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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.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lockouts
Noun
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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
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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
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Some have staged multiple walkouts in recent months to bring attention to their concerns.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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