loosened
Example Sentences
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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
Then in a series of cases, the Supreme Court seemed to change its mind and loosened the reins on “coercive prosecutorial tactics.”
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
The move has loosened the ties of their relationship.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
While regulations were tightened in the wake of the global financial crisis, they have been loosened in some parts of the world over recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The baby began to whimper, and slowly, the old woman loosened her hold on the Iron Rod.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
