fast and loose
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The move isn’t likely to end all of Washington’s record fiddling, but the worry of prosecution may make a few more actors think twice before playing fast and loose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The former, which Miller once considered calling “The Inside of His Head,” is fluidly constructed, playing fast and loose with time as it tracks the disintegrating mental life of down-and-out salesman Willy Loman.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
"In the event that the government did attempt to play fast and loose with the public finances, we would expect bond markets to put it in check," the economist said.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
The offer to donate 10% of the Bitcoin to the local community was encouraging the council to "play fast and loose" by "signing up for a share of the action," said Mr Goudie.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2025
Later, Elizebeth had seen firsthand how the FBI played fast and loose with the truth.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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