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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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The pair met on set for a commercial in the 1980s, where Jennifer, who had worked as a model and actress, helped the professional football player loosen up during the shoot.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The Fed has cut rates twice this year, and the regulatory environment has loosened up.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s largely thanks to its dual rubber roller brushes, which can really dig into the carpet with greater friction to loosen up those hairs and other stubborn debris.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
The head coach’s demeanor in those moments doesn’t help players to loosen up and play freely, either.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The Fed has cut rates twice this year, and the regulatory environment has loosened up.
—David Moin, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
That’s largely thanks to its dual rubber roller brushes, which can really dig into the carpet with greater friction to loosen up those hairs and other stubborn debris.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
The head coach’s demeanor in those moments doesn’t help players to loosen up and play freely, either.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for loosen up
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“Loosen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loosen%20up. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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