Example Sentences

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They announced the decision as many governments and businesses nationwide have been loosening restrictions, but with cases rising in New York City and the virus forcing several Broadway shows to cancel performances in recent days.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2022

As COVID-19 infections have declined across the country, many state and local leaders have been loosening the related restrictions or removing them entirely.

From Fox News • Feb. 17, 2022

Across Asia, too, governments have been loosening restrictions as they try to staunch the economic carnage from pandemic shutdowns, despite signs of fresh outbreaks.

From Washington Times • May 13, 2020

The Fed and others have noted that banks have been loosening their lending standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 13, 2015

Polls show Americans for decades have been loosening their connection to institutional monotheism.

From Washington Post