lockouts

Definition of lockoutsnext
plural of lockout

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Recent Examples of lockouts While that dynamic can lead to problems, as evidenced by the NFL and NBA lockouts of 2011 and a likely MLB lockout beginning this December, those problems are temporary and end with two sides cutting a deal. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
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Noun
  • At the time, the trade body was concerned about slowdowns in supply chains and more staff shortages, as air traffic controllers had been working without pay.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • Long-range vision systems using laser lidar sensors also allow the system to gauge traffic conditions and speed, such as by detecting upcoming slowdowns.
    Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Some have staged multiple walkouts in recent months to bring attention to their concerns.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • The state’s crackdown came after backlash over a series of student walkouts at Olathe Public Schools, including a demonstration at Olathe Northwest High School that ended in four arrests after pro- and anti-ICE protesters clashed just off of school grounds.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

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“Lockouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockouts. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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