loosening

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Conversely, periods where unemployment is a bigger issue than inflation have been associated with loosening monetary policy, as shown in the chart below.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

The heat has also changed the clay conditions considerably, with firmer surfaces making the ball bounce higher and loosening string tension.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Recent data have pointed to a continued loosening of the jobs market, while surveys of purchasing managers released earlier this month indicated that business activity has slowed sharply after a strong start to the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Instead, some sodium atoms replace zinc atoms, slightly loosening the glass structure and changing its properties.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

They were working together in the garden, loosening and turning over the packed soil of the beds.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee