The NHL lockout is far closer to the former than the latter. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Both sides in NHL labor battle preparing for the worst] Reference
The deal between the NHL and its players expires Sept. 15 and a lockout is feared. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Canadiens pick up Bonk in three-way deal] Reference
With more than a quarter of the "new" NHL season completed, the lost year of the lockout is behind us. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Bruins' troubles, Rangers' successes surprise early] Reference
The agreement between the NHL and the players union expires Wednesday, and an owners lockout is expected. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Tackling longtime issue of drugs No. 2 on sports changes wish list] Reference
Tracy Groff, of Centreville, Va., says now that the lockout is over it might actually bring more attention to the sport. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Hockey fans finally have their game back] Reference
But Bettman's comments on the issue of a luxury tax and linking salaries to revenues indicate that the lockout is far from over. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Union makes salary offer to NHL] Reference
I have been involved since the '70s, and I can tell you that the word lockout wasn't even in the NFL's vocabulary until he came around. From Wordnik.com. [NFL attorney: Players' union wants a lockout] Reference
But the issue of the lockout is a roar on the Internet. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 25, 2000] Reference
"To put it frankly, the lockout has been awful," Draper said. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Canada holds off Russia to reach hockey worlds final] Reference
He couldn't understand why a lockout is a looming possibility. From Wordnik.com. [Gazette.com :] Reference
Union official Mike Mezo calls the lockout "a crazy strategy" by Honeywell. From Wordnik.com. [daytondailynews.com - News] Reference
Batterman said that the only side that has been talking about a lockout is the union. From Wordnik.com. [NFL attorney: Players' union wants a lockout] Reference
The lockout was a decidedly political act with the sole purpose of bringing down the government of Hugo Chavez. From Wordnik.com. [New on venezuelanalysis.com] Reference
Leetch said that the hardest thing about the lockout was the lingering belief that it cost him a chance at another Stanley Cup. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
The lockout is a declaration (act of martial law used during war times) that says that nobody may enter a licensed premises after. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Democrats propose further tax hike on offshore oil] Reference
Any strike is a tough situation, but this one happens to come -- or a lockout is a touch situation or no work is a tough situation. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 1, 2002] Reference
Yzerman originally thought the lockout might be a blessing in disguise for him, because he was recovering from a serious knee surgery. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
The possible Nov. 1 lockout is getting closer. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Savoring the All-Star break] Reference
These bills do not know what the word "lockout" means. From Wordnik.com. Reference
They want a six-month "lockout" to hold exclusive talks on the deal. From Wordnik.com. [Evening Standard - Home] Reference
If the Broncos are competing for championships in 2-3 seasons (barring a 'lockout'). From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
It's the opposite of a "lockout" which is a standard, legitimate business practice. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference
United States, "Wednesday night - called the lockout that disrupted the Rangers 'Cup defense in. From Wordnik.com. [NY Daily News] Reference
19: Ritter vetoes "lockout" bill The fuming over Gov. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
"lockout" and no individuals were allowed inside the buildings. From Wordnik.com. [News Channel 9: Local News] Reference
Resetting iPod touch password lockout. From Wordnik.com. [iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iPad and beyond] Reference
But not a lockout, which is what I wrote. From Wordnik.com. [rodpedersen.com] Reference
The year after the lockout was a funny one. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Sports - Top News] Reference
I clarified that this was not a lockout situation. From Wordnik.com. [The secret revealed - how to unlock the VW Tiguan] Reference
Kia's engineers asked us if our car had a lockout ring spring. From Wordnik.com. [Spring time: Why our Kia Forte Koup likes to shift into reverse] Reference
Many vehicle manufacturers lockout such functions while the car is moving. From Wordnik.com. [Defining the problem: Casting a wide net over driver distraction] Reference
Will there be a football season next year with everybody's talking lockout?. From Wordnik.com. ['Shop Talk': Rodney King engaged to Juror No. 5] Reference
Broadcast partners still would have to pay the NFL even if there is a lockout. From Wordnik.com. [DirecTV Plays Offense With NFL Ads] Reference
We are also six months shy of a potential labor lockout and labor uncertainty. From Wordnik.com. [Conflict brewing in Cortland] Reference
A 32-day lockout to start spring training ended with 13 Yankees reporting late to camp. From Wordnik.com. [Memorable for All the Wrong Reasons] Reference
I think right now if I were to bet the farm, as it were, I would bet on there being a lockout. From Wordnik.com. ['Shop Talk': Rodney King engaged to Juror No. 5] Reference
WSJ: Brandon Jacobs is so into boxing he's claimed he'll try that if there's a football lockout. From Wordnik.com. [The Answer Man: That's the Giants' Coughlin] Reference
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