loose
Example Sentences
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But avalanche snow, which can start out loose and fluffy, consolidates quickly, hardening like concrete.
From Los Angeles Times
He said that for some young people, run clubs and other fitness activities have become a replacement for letting loose after work.
The result is that loose soil can be transformed into a solid, concrete like material.
From Science Daily
Before long, he was confidently diagnosing the vehicle’s issue: a loose throttle body cable.
From Los Angeles Times
In this case, the solar wind can knock charged particles loose from Earth's upper atmosphere.
From Science Daily
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