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turn loose





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So players will layer up, turn loose their attack and aim for those precious three points in the standings — even if they have to take a few minutes afterward to thaw out.

From Seattle Times Feb. 1, 2022

Loyola has a new coach from St. Paul in Damaine Powell, who will turn loose point guard Jalen Cox.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 12, 2021

Their energizer is senior Ricardo Ross, the athlete they turn loose on defense.

From Washington Post Jan. 31, 2020

Mission Viejo is ready to turn loose 6-5, 2447-pound Lance Keneley.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2019

Grabbing a rail, I pulled myself up to a squat—but didn’t have the nerve to turn loose and stand up.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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