Example Sentences

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The inwardly arcing run-up was just the same, and after eight months between spells Stokes did not need a loosener.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

To be frank it was a loosener down the leg side, that Cook flicks off his hip, straight to the keeper who takes a fine diving catch to his left.

From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2016

But his first ball is a loosener and Hafeez square drives effortlessly for four – he’ll be looking to reach his century by tea now.

From The Guardian • Oct. 13, 2015

Strauss was clearly irritated to push a gentle loosener from Samuels down Darren Bravo's throat at cover, but he has still been England's best batsman in the series.

From BBC • May 28, 2012

Treated with due reverence it is a great loosener of human sympathy.

From The Red Planet by Locke, William John