loose
Example Sentences
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But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
He said residents should pour water on loose embers if close to their properties and "don't hesitate to call 999" if they catch something alight.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s the kind of idea that exorcists playing loose with theology might be attracted to, but not something the church itself seems inclined to back.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Given their limited attention span, the last thing a child needs is a film chock-full of loose ends to distract from the crux of the story.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
“That tumble I took out of the wagon yesterday shook loose every bone in my body,” she said.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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