loosen

Example Sentences

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A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

A can of white beans, drained and rinsed, goes in, along with enough water or stock to loosen it.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Without stronger social safety nets — healthcare, pensions, unemployment support — households have little incentive to loosen their grip on cash.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, in the U.S., a company launched by the former head of Glencore’s recycling business wants to harvest metals from old electronics as the U.S. seeks to loosen China’s grip on refining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

His tense shoulders drop, and his tiny fists loosen.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison