loosen up
Example Sentences
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"I tried to loosen up a little bit. It helped. I changed a bit also the way of how I played certain points. That helped me today, for sure."
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Investors rode into 2026 hopeful that a cocktail of lower interest rates, tax breaks, easing inflation and tariff clarity would loosen up consumer spending.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
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 • Dec. 18, 2025
This is a simple one: Merely add a splash of starchy cooking water, plain water or even a bit of stock or broth to help loosen up the richness.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025
“Americans want to loosen up now, have a good time,” she said.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
