loosening

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This might include federal R&D targeted at designing AI to collaborate with workers and loosening occupational licensing rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Instead, some sodium atoms replace zinc atoms, slightly loosening the glass structure and changing its properties.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

"The UK's already fragile fiscal position means that investors will be on edge for any signs of fiscal loosening," they said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In addition to loosening the valve on submissions, many journals are further overheating the system by offering papers for what used to be study components.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Instead I saw their hands at the lid, loosening the bolts, and before I could react they had opened the lid and pulled me erect.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison