loose
adjective
free or released from fastening or attachment.
have loosed
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present perfectof loose.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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 â 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 â Nov. 12, 2017
Multiple quarterback injuries have loosed anarchy upon the Texans, who turn to W.ďŽB.
From New York Times â Dec. 2, 2011
At best, they have been kind, holding back in gentlemanly restraint from the blasts they might have loosed at a more seasoned professional.
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
