loosen
Example Sentences
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As the pH shifts, the molecular bonds holding the tissue rigid begin to loosen.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Reliving those feelings as an adult allowed their grip to loosen, Dan explained.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Once everything had collapsed into a jammy, fragrant base, I added a splash of water and a little bouillon to loosen the sauce into something stew-adjacent before cracking eggs directly into the skillet.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
The lawsuit, which has yet to go to trial, seeks a permanent injunction that would prohibit Amazon from engaging in unlawful conduct and loosen its “monopolistic control to restore competition.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Maybe he can loosen Hannah’s hold on her like I haven’t been able to.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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