lockouts

Definition of lockoutsnext
plural of lockout

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Noun
  • Analysts say aspirational luxury consumers, who are more sensitive to inflation and economic slowdowns, could pull back on spending with higher gas prices and food costs.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The ban will cause slowdowns and reductions of the city’s basic daily services, including police and fire departments, as well as senior and recreation programs, Hernandez said.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Less through walkouts and more through people feeling like the pendulum swings back, and organizations are trying to hire again.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The bargaining unit made good on that threat on March 17, with union members holding walkouts and rallies in both New York City and San Francisco.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Lockouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lockouts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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