loose
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Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some berries burst and the sauce becomes glossy but still loose.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
A reversal of loose fiscal policy would hurt U.S. growth in the medium-term, which would also weigh on the dollar.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Also on Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Rice underwent surgery on his right knee last week to remove loose debris that was causing inflammation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He paralyzed the Oklahoma City offense and gobbled up every loose ball.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He glanced back at the floor a second time, at Katherine’s red-striped shoelaces flapping out loose and dangling down beside the leg of the chair.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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