loosened
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The impact churned up and loosened the material around the crater, leaving it less dense and less able to hold onto heat after sunset.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Buss family’s grip on the NBA’s glamor franchise loosened in 2025 when they relinquished their majority share to Mark Walter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“You’re just being social and it made you feel good and you kind of loosened up and everything.”
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
The central bank had loosened policy twice that year to support growth amid the threat of higher tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Dad’s loosened up a bit since they got back home, but the No Closed Doors policy still stands.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
