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Examples of loosen up in a Sentence
hoped that adding a second lane would loosen up traffic on that street
a high-pressure job that makes it hard for him to loosen up even on weekends
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Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the cooktop, adding more liquid as needed to loosen up the broth.
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Thomas wanted Bullock's character to slowly loosen up while in Alaska, but there was a short timeframe — and limited luggage space — to do so.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The bar has been open since 2004, and while back then men weren’t welcome, things have loosened up a bit to include all genders.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2024
The proposal would loosen up gratuitous regulations to give businesses the flexibility to open, grow, and thrive.
—Kevin D. Kim, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024
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Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Thomas wanted Bullock's character to slowly loosen up while in Alaska, but there was a short timeframe — and limited luggage space — to do so.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
The bar has been open since 2004, and while back then men weren’t welcome, things have loosened up a bit to include all genders.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2024
The proposal would loosen up gratuitous regulations to give businesses the flexibility to open, grow, and thrive.
—Kevin D. Kim, New York Daily News, 7 May 2024
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“Loosen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loosen%20up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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