loosen

Example Sentences

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Trump may have been aware that talks were already underway involving Egyptian and Turkish intermediaries to try to convince the Iranians to loosen their grip on the Strait of Hormuz, Bishop said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Some countries have already announced domestic price caps or cut fuel taxes, while others are pushing for the EU to loosen its carbon-emissions trading scheme and to alter how electricity prices are set.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"I assure you Reform UK has absolutely no plans to loosen gun laws. My previous comments referred to the impracticality of laws affecting competitive sports," it read.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

At the same time, Daly indicated the Fed cannot loosen policy to the point of disregarding its inflation target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

We had walked for almost an hour before I felt the last fingers of the dream loosen from my lower back.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline