loosen

Example Sentences

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In the past, such negative sentiment was closely associated with a poor economy, but the connection between sentiment and the actual performance of the economy has loosened since the pandemic.

From MarketWatch

It may become more economic with higher prices, which in turn would loosen the supply-demand balance.

From Barron's

One of the most important ways to do that is to loosen the anachronistic barriers that unduly inhibit bank innovation, especially when it comes to technological transformations like stablecoins.

From Barron's

Alex’s confessional comedy bits loosen up something in him that had been locked down, leading to some refreshingly frank exchanges between him and Tess.

From The Wall Street Journal

But their grip has been rapidly loosening, as sports leagues have increasingly shifted their broadcasts to streaming in recent years.

From MarketWatch