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as in loosening
to make less taut
you'll need to slacken the rope a bit to get it free of that post
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2
as in slowing
to cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace
drivers need to slacken their speed as they approach the sharp curve
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as in softening
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Verb
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The nature of the merger will require approval from the FCC, which will likely involve loosening longstanding ownership regulations.—
Marni Rose McFall
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025 -
The announcement applies to all the military services and is the latest in a series of restrictions after years of military services loosening the rules on how troops can look, often at the request of service members themselves.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But across the income spectrum, retail sales data shows consumers show no sign of slowing even as economic headwinds pile up.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Flu season lasts into the spring, usually slowing in May, the Cleveland Clinic says, but influenza viruses can spread year-round.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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There's also an e-Step button on the dash, which turns on maximum regen braking and may add some friction braking to the mix.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the latest generation brake-by-wire system, Testarossa is equipped with Ferrari’s ABS Evo controller, which improves braking precision and consistency in all conditions.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yields on savings accounts and bonds decline, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As a non-yielding asset, gold typically performs well in a falling interest-rate environment.—
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CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Slackening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slackening. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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