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Recent Examples of loosely
So, many governments and corporations have interpreted the principle loosely, or even disregarded it entirely.
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Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The Hulu series, which premieres July 27, is loosely based on the 1987 film Black Widow and follows an FBI agent (Rossum) hunting a female serial killer (Lola Petticrew).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Store unwashed leeks in a produce or zip-top bag or loosely covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
After the seedling is transplanted into the pot, use a flexible tie to loosely attach the seedling to the stake.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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Buket Altınçelep, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
The Hulu series, which premieres July 27, is loosely based on the 1987 film Black Widow and follows an FBI agent (Rossum) hunting a female serial killer (Lola Petticrew).
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
Store unwashed leeks in a produce or zip-top bag or loosely covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
After the seedling is transplanted into the pot, use a flexible tie to loosely attach the seedling to the stake.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosely
generally
Adverb
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While it is generally accepted as ‘sometime in September every year’, that’s a wide window for consumers and the competition to come to terms with.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The agency said air monitoring conducted Wednesday evening found particulate matter levels were generally near background levels, although brief increases were detected within the smoke plume.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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