letting off
Example Sentences
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They were filled with young men letting off steam to his and BNYX’s songs, which aligned with their desire for escapist sounds to get lost in.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
Other pictures show triumphant supporters letting off flares.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Stocks seem to be doing just that — letting off some steam after a pretty significant rally.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2025
The German may also have been letting off steam after he was jeered by England fans at the City Ground in Nottingham following a shock friendly loss against Senegal in June.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025
In some warped and exaggerated form, it seemed like the same kind of impulse as getting wild on a Saturday night, letting off steam after a week of tension or boredom.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
