loosen

Example Sentences

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"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

He washed the hide in water mixed with crumbled oak bark to loosen the hairs, then stretched it between two saplings -well out of Wolf’s leaping-range.

From Literature

His necktie was loosened over his vest, his suit jacket on the hat stand beside the door.

From Literature