be loose

Example Sentences

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Take care when combining the rice, lentils and pasta: The mix should be loose and textured, not mushy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Because when if you’re sitting there as a watcher, listening to all the stuff I say about my dad, you need to be loose.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

"Something isn't right. We always say, his screw must be loose, but playing rugby as a loosehead prop."

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

There should never be loose branches touching electrical outlets, cords, or appliances.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2023

"I expect it will be loose by the morning and then it'll slip off easily."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl