loosened
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After more than three years of sitting on a massive cash pile, Berkshire Hathaway finally loosened up and found a stock worth buying — its own.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Zucchini could be grated and cooked down until jammy, then loosened with pasta water; tomatoes could be sliced, salted and left to steep in olive oil.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
A handful of states, meanwhile, have loosened restrictions barring law firms from taking outside money or are considering doing so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Japan has loosened rules to allow for the increased use of coal-fired power plants, Italy is delaying the closure of its remaining stations until 2038, and India has postponed maintenance shutdowns.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
As the liquid rushed toward her, Ella's concentration wavered, and the vines around Gia's wrists loosened.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
