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loose

[loos] / lus /






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The result lands somewhere between a salsa verde, a vinaigrette and a very loose tapenade.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Before turning him loose, I gave him a few pieces of advice.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He said residents should pour water on loose embers if close to their properties and "don't hesitate to call 999" if they catch something alight.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s the kind of idea that exorcists playing loose with theology might be attracted to, but not something the church itself seems inclined to back.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

It was as if everybody’s worst fears about why Jessica looked the way she did were suddenly turned loose, and it was okay to say them.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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