loosen

Example Sentences

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If that were to happen, Wallerstein said he thinks other central banks would swiftly move to cut rates and loosen their own policy stance, and that the Fed would likely join them.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Some countries have already announced domestic price caps or cut fuel taxes, while others are pushing for the EU to loosen its carbon-emissions trading scheme and to alter how electricity prices are set.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"I assure you Reform UK has absolutely no plans to loosen gun laws. My previous comments referred to the impracticality of laws affecting competitive sports," it read.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

It’s a dish that demands you loosen up — lean in, risk the stain, share the strand.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

The strong wind shakes the leaves in the branches, occasionally blowing hard enough to loosen some.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer