be loose

Example Sentences

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Take care when combining the rice, lentils and pasta: The mix should be loose and textured, not mushy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

It’s always felt like, “Ah, they’re the cool people that got it figured out and can be loose with conversation with everybody.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

“I’m bouncing around between every event and dancing. I’m trying to be loose and just trying to enjoy it.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Who knows where we’re headed, but it’ll be good to be loose upon arrival.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2022

There were only a few seconds until he would be loose.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan