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Shares of banks large and small have risen this year as investors bet on a period of looser regulation further boosting banks’ profits.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

He was utilised off the bench against Morocco, Clarke hoping he'd have a bigger impact when the game was looser and the space was opening up.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

They argue that the U.K.’s jobs market is looser and the economy is weaker than they were then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Newer items, like looser pants designed for travel and new leggings designs, were resonating with consumers, he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Now, however, though the code of silence is still nominally in place, inmate lips seem looser and officers’ use of snitches more widespread.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover