loose
Example Sentences
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It ended in tragedy when a rock 23-year-old Jack had grabbed came loose in his hands.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some berries burst and the sauce becomes glossy but still loose.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
A reversal of loose fiscal policy would hurt U.S. growth in the medium-term, which would also weigh on the dollar.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
But as I crossed a rocky section with some loose boulders, I worried one wrong jerk could send me tumbling, so I dialed down the power.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Working together, Mama and Daisy unwound Gandy from the net and turned him loose.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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