cut loose

Example Sentences

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If the job description remains the same while you’ve been cut loose, that’s another red flag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“Rumanes was, simply put, promised one job and forced to accept another. And then he was cut loose for insisting on doing that lesser job with integrity and honesty,” according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Farhan and Azam then put on an 81-run third-wicket stand as Pakistan cut loose in the middle overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

As wickets tumbled at the other end, Rathnayake attempted to cut loose after reaching his ton but he was the last man out, bowled by Sam Curran for 121 in the 47th over.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

And this time I see where the bait bag has been cut loose.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick