fast and loose

Example Sentences

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The move isn’t likely to end all of Washington’s record fiddling, but the worry of prosecution may make a few more actors think twice before playing fast and loose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"In the event that the government did attempt to play fast and loose with the public finances, we would expect bond markets to put it in check," the economist said.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Banks have acquired a certain reputation for profiteering from customers, especially less well-heeled customers, and playing fast and loose with the facts about their costs and profits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Responding to the figures, Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray said the government would "never play fast and loose with the public finances".

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Later, Elizebeth had seen firsthand how the FBI played fast and loose with the truth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield