slacken

Example Sentences

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You absolutely must allow your lower face to slacken naturally, which may be right around the moment Kardashian parts her artificially plumped lips to make a heroic attempt at acting.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

The onions will slacken and sweeten over indirect heat while he assembles the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The report cautioned that it is too early to determine what caused the rate to slacken.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

But there is little indication that as the weeks pass, Merchan will let the pace slacken.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Then, each time me wind dropped, the lines would slacken and the figure bow forward again, sinking its head between its knees.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding