cut loose

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Farhan and Azam then put on an 81-run third-wicket stand as Pakistan cut loose in the middle overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

As wickets tumbled at the other end, Rathnayake attempted to cut loose after reaching his ton but he was the last man out, bowled by Sam Curran for 121 in the 47th over.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Warren Buffett’s explanation of why the conglomerate held on to businesses that more “Darwinian” investors might have cut loose made sense—it engendered valuable goodwill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

After the break, Steve Borthwick's side cut loose, Roebuck applying the finish to an excellent move, although Ford missed the conversion from the touchline.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

They figured she would be with a cuter guy—as well as someone who went out on weekends and cut loose.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove