loosen

Example Sentences

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Their results have fallen off a cliff in recent weeks, with Unai Emery's side losing three successive matches as their grip on third place loosened.

From BBC

Some bigger changes will take place next week as high pressure loosens its grip.

From BBC

"This could see interest rates staying higher for longer, raising the prospect of a more pronounced loosening in the labour market over the coming months."

From BBC

If that were to happen, Wallerstein said he thinks other central banks would swiftly move to cut rates and loosen their own policy stance, and that the Fed would likely join them.

From MarketWatch

Without stronger social safety nets — healthcare, pensions, unemployment support — households have little incentive to loosen their grip on cash.

From MarketWatch