lockouts

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
  • Kansas City businesses are reporting a mix of booming sales and unexpected slowdowns as FIFA World Cup fans flood the city.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
  • The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.
    Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Hundreds of South African garment workers have staged walkouts to protest the mass firing of co-workers from neighboring countries like Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, warning that rising anti-immigrant sentiment could jeopardize the livelihoods of both locals and migrants.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • Tyson Fury’s announcement of an announcement Speaking of showstopping walkouts, heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury may have performed the most captivating moment, beginning his walk toward the cage at the end of the long Ground Floor Corridor in the shadows.
    Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026

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“Lockouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockouts. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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