When using GLONASS satellites, the time it takes for the receiver to "lock on" to a position is (on average) approximately 20 percent faster than using GPS. And when using both GPS and GLONASS, the receiver has the ability to lock on to 24 more satellites than using GPS alone.

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It is too easy for us to lock on to past performance or position.

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When rolled into position inside an aircraft, containers lock into place to avoid moving about in flight.

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Position-traded money market funds are a different type of lock-up: Investors must place a trade to get into or out of the fund, which can take a day to complete.

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It was impossible to find a position that allowed this reviewer to stretch across the screen with his thumb while keeping the lock key within easy reach.

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All of this begs a question: Is it really fair to basically lock in most of a players' lifetime income based on his performance as a college senior and his draft position?

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