loosened
Example Sentences
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The UK government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
“Unlike previous downturns where weaker demand and eventual supply rationalisation loosened the market, the current shock is supply-driven and much of the damage is already done.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
All this has loosened OPEC’s grip on the U.S. economy, and Americans have felt less pain during this energy crisis.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Tlaib loosened the room immediately, teasing her teenage niece, calling her “the future” while the girl shrank in embarrassment.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
He slumped down in the chair next to my cage and loosened his tie.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
