have loosed
- present perfect of loose.
Example Sentences
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“Editorial standards for newsworthiness have loosed significantly, saturating audiences with empty calorie news - stories that have emotional appeal but are not particularly informative,” the authors wrote.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 13, 2021
But Mr. Snowden released code words, while the Shadow Brokers have released the actual code; if he shared what might be described as battle plans, they have loosed the weapons themselves.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2017
Multiple quarterback injuries have loosed anarchy upon the Texans, who turn to W.B.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2011
His innovations have loosed a cascade of criticism from voters that, he admits, "will probably cost me the election."
From Time Magazine Archive
Even so, Ebben would have loosed a shaft at it, but the squire stopped him.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
