Sentence examples for had locked out from inspiring English sources

Echoing business secretary Vince Cable, he said the current electoral system had locked out progressive forces.

The National Hockey League had locked out its players, shortening the regular season to 48 games.

Crackers set out to confront Mickey Mouse because Disney-owned ABC had locked out thousands of workers in the wake of a one-day strike.

Sharpton, a White House adviser to president Barack Obama, said Hollywood had "locked out" people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds.

Porsche had locked out the front row again after dominating the season since the Le Mans 24 Hours, which the team won in June.

Ferrari had locked out the front row in qualifying, and the sense of belief that they could win for the first time at their home race since 2010 was palpable.

Greg Hunt, the environment minister, said the plans would have "locked out" recreational fishers from Australian waters.

Alliances have locked out some European airports already, regardless of slot availability.

This attempt to lock in dollars would actually have locked out future flows, since foreign investors prize liquidity.

The league is already dealing with one labor impasse, having locked out its referees last Friday.

Dell's failure to include Blackstone may have locked out a competing bid and cost Dell shareholders.