loosely

Example Sentences

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That doesn’t account for the investment frenzy that is expected to come with SpaceX’s initial public offering, loosely slated for this summer, which experts say will further put a spotlight on the space sector.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

There are elements in the staircase where the execution is shockingly crude, as in the loosely attached and poorly aligned metal panels capping the stair railing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

While the show loosely follows a story, I didn’t always find it easy to follow, though that didn’t detract from the experience.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The Korean word “han” can be loosely translated as a mix of sorrow and anger.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The ground felt warm and was loosely covered in a fine ash.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson