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locking out

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present participle of lock out

as in walking

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Diamondbacks reliever Juan Morillo (4-4) struck out three in a row after walking the first batter of the ninth.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Timber returned from an ongoing groin issue at the weekend against Sunderland, only to be followed by White walking off gingerly in back-to-back games.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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Rowe looked frustrated for a moment before walking out of frame, while Sarkisian went to celebrate with the team.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
The video shows a customer walking out of Cinnaholic when the girls ride the scooter through the window, shattering the glass.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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locking horns

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locking (up)

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