locked out

Definition of locked outnext
past tense of lock out
as in walked

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  • Brock, a Utah Valley signee, doubled with no outs in the fifth to drive in Melia Vera who walked to lead off the inning.
    Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
  • When the clock finally ran out, Auriemma walked straight to the tunnel and didn’t shake hands.
    Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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  • But in March 2023, when school service workers went on a three-day strike led by SEIU Local 99 and teachers walked out in solidarity, campuses were closed for the duration of the strike.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Trump stayed for his side's argument and then walked out shortly after the challengers began making theirs.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Locked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locked%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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