Sentence examples for be put under lock from inspiring English sources

"Look, these people I was involved with are bad people anyway, and should be put under lock and key.

A simple punch on one's ticket could flag that the passenger was carrying a pen knife that needed to be put under lock and key.

At one time, the American penal system operated under the idea that dangerous criminals needed to be put under lock and key in order to protect society.

That is the world we face today: the genetic basis of diseases such as breast cancer - the maps that are generally produced at public expense - once discovered are put under lock and key.

All employees were to be put under one command.

First, cooperation within tropical countries would be put under threat.

Two nearby schools were put under orders to close all doors before pupils were later evacuated, while residents were told to lock their doors.

Political leaders were put under house arrest.

"I think he was put under pressure".

"He has been put under pressure.

The city was put under curfew.