loosen

Example Sentences

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That bill, if enacted into law, would give the city the ability to loosen development restrictions on the stadium property for a team owner willing to call the team the Anaheim Angels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Robinhood stock was up 9% in mid-Wednesday trading—having climbed over 10% the previous session—following the SEC’s Tuesday decision to loosen margin borrowing rules for day traders.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

But after Argentine MPs this week passed government reforms to loosen the protection of glaciers, De Valle fears her vineyard's water supply is under threat.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But Iran isn’t showing a willingness to loosen its grip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

When we were out in public, they were silent and hyperalert, but anytime we were backstage or on plane rides, they’d loosen up, sharing stories and joking around.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama