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Recent Examples of loosely
If stored in a bag, keep it loosely open and keep the berries in a single layer to prevent bruising.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Production is due to begin later this month on the movie, which is loosely inspired by Deborah McKinlay’s novel That Part Was True.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Business models were sometimes loosely defined, and disclosure practices did not always keep pace with investor excitement surrounding the emerging internet economy.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The original Clueless movie hit theaters in 1995 and was loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s novel Emma.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Production is due to begin later this month on the movie, which is loosely inspired by Deborah McKinlay’s novel That Part Was True.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Business models were sometimes loosely defined, and disclosure practices did not always keep pace with investor excitement surrounding the emerging internet economy.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The original Clueless movie hit theaters in 1995 and was loosely inspired by Jane Austen’s novel Emma.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loosely
generally
Adverb
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The Sylvan Hills construction also reflects a new shift into real estate development for Habitat for Humanity, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year amid a growing crisis in affordable housing and a broadening political battle over affordability more generally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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What documentation to save Experts generally recommend keeping proof such as pharmacy receipts, bills from the doctor's office, HSA statements, and claims information of an explanation of benefits from your insurance provider.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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“Loosely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loosely. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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