loosely

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Recent Examples of loosely The rebels have loosely defined what constitutes an Israeli ship, meaning many vessels could be targeted. Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2025 The story loosely — very loosely — recalls part of the Rev. Jesse Jackson's family history: There's an aging patriarch at the twilight of his public career, an underestimated wife and two very different sons. Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025 How to Store Whole Artichokes in a Bag Store artichokes loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or two. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 It is loosely inspired by Nigerian broadcaster and music critic Benson Idonije’s 2016 memoir ‘Dis Fela Sef! Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loosely

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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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