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Recent Examples of loosely
Lighton has stuck very loosely to Mars-Jones’ novel, moving the action from the 1970s to the present and eliminating the frame of 40-ish Colin looking back on the experience.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Perhaps, with hundreds of allegations and suits against Combs, Bieber might also be one of his victims or at least loosely aware of what was happening behind the scenes with those closest to Diddy.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The film, based loosely on a true story, was a box office hit and tapped into a cultural moment of rising skepticism toward government and institutions.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Dogs must be able to follow commands, including sit and stay; walk loosely on a leash without pulling; and perform commands without treats, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Perhaps, with hundreds of allegations and suits against Combs, Bieber might also be one of his victims or at least loosely aware of what was happening behind the scenes with those closest to Diddy.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The film, based loosely on a true story, was a box office hit and tapped into a cultural moment of rising skepticism toward government and institutions.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Dogs must be able to follow commands, including sit and stay; walk loosely on a leash without pulling; and perform commands without treats, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosely
generally
Adverb
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But adult-only events generally require some advance planning so the parents can coordinate child care.—
Emily Siner,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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There is only one generation, and feeding is generally finished by late June.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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