In 1970, a new era of "getting tough" on young offenders really began to gather momentum with the incoming Conservative government. The number of juveniles locked up each year increased by 500% between 1965 and 1980.
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Lock up
/ˌlɒk ˈʌp/
Synonyms for "lock up" (90 found)
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Please lock up all valuables in the safe before leaving.
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Angus is back in town! Better lock up your daughters, your wife, and your sheep!
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That door still needs to be locked up.
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