loosen
Example Sentences
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The U.S. has been scouring the globe for rare earths, backing projects from Africa to Australia in an effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
As the pH shifts, the molecular bonds holding the tissue rigid begin to loosen.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said last month that the government would loosen regulations for about a dozen peptides.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Add a little water to loosen it if needed.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
I tried, in my way, to loosen the protocol of the place.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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