loosely
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That doesn’t account for the investment frenzy that is expected to come with SpaceX’s initial public offering, loosely slated for this summer, which experts say will further put a spotlight on the space sector.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The film also loosely draws on real South Asian flashpoints - from Pakistan's 'Operation Lyari' to India's demonetisation - blending geopolitics into its storyline.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
On an only loosely related note, Alphabet’s Waymo operates robo-taxis in 10 markets, with plans for 22 more.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
There are elements in the staircase where the execution is shockingly crude, as in the loosely attached and poorly aligned metal panels capping the stair railing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
For the most part, these gangs were loosely organized bands of young people from working-class neighborhoods in large cities.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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