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Free sign upThe phrase "are locked in a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where something is secured or confined within a particular context or location.
Example: "The documents are locked in a safe to ensure their security."
Alternatives: "are confined in a" or "are secured in a".
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They are locked in a cabinet.
Her lips are locked in a smile.
These four are locked in a visceral animal-sighting competition.
Fister and Cano are locked in a battle right now.
Now we are locked in a race to the bottom".
We are locked in a cycle of mutual-assured destruction.
Art and war are locked in a fatal embrace.
Viruses and the human immune system are locked in a timeless arm's race.
THAILAND'S government and opposition are locked in a fierce power struggle.
The two countries are locked in a trial of strength over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
But early polls have suggested the two men are locked in a tight race there.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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