loosen

Example Sentences

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Once everything had collapsed into a jammy, fragrant base, I added a splash of water and a little bouillon to loosen the sauce into something stew-adjacent before cracking eggs directly into the skillet.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

The administration also intends to loosen regulations for U.S. cattlemen and direct the Small Business Administration to increase loans and access to capital for ranchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The lawsuit, which has yet to go to trial, seeks a permanent injunction that would prohibit Amazon from engaging in unlawful conduct and loosen its “monopolistic control to restore competition.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Robinhood stock was up 9% in mid-Wednesday trading—having climbed over 10% the previous session—following the SEC’s Tuesday decision to loosen margin borrowing rules for day traders.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

As they drove back toward Ravenel, the sky was beginning to loosen up in the east, fingers of pink and mauve light touched the rim of the earth, enlarging imperceptibly with each moment passed.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy