slacken

Example Sentences

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You absolutely must allow your lower face to slacken naturally, which may be right around the moment Kardashian parts her artificially plumped lips to make a heroic attempt at acting.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

The onions will slacken and sweeten over indirect heat while he assembles the rest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The report cautioned that it is too early to determine what caused the rate to slacken.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

And, with the tight job market starting to slacken, some predict 2024 will be the year employers finally clamp down.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

“Now don’t slacken in your preparations,” Ignatius warned.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole