loosen

Example Sentences

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The administration also intends to loosen regulations for U.S. cattlemen and direct the Small Business Administration to increase loans and access to capital for ranchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Add a little water to loosen it if needed.

From Salon • May 5, 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

Just yesterday, he proclaimed the government would loosen regulations for 12 peptides that were previously banned for use in compounding pharmacies, or pharmacies that mix ingredients to create personalized prescriptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

“I kind of liked eating with you and Pua. You even made Nalu loosen up.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila