loosen
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A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
To accommodate the massive amounts of cash these companies will need to raise, bankers are trying to change the rules around IPO fundraising by asking major index providers to loosen their rules for entry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
A squirt of dish soap, a cup of hot water, a few pulses to loosen the worst of it—then a quick pass with a brush.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
Without stronger social safety nets — healthcare, pensions, unemployment support — households have little incentive to loosen their grip on cash.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Almost immediately I feel the Giant’s hair loosen.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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