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as in loose
not bound, confined, or detained by force
after having been chained for so long, the suddenly footloose dog ran helter-skelter about the yard
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as in freewheeling
not held back by rules, duties, or worries
wished I could be as carefree as that footloose toddler
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This pair is loose through the hips and thighs, with a not-too-wide leg that feels timeless.
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Potential profits have encouraged traffickers to ship massive amounts of illicit drugs to both countries, often across the Pacific Ocean from South America via the Pacific Islands, a loose cluster of thousands of islands and atolls.
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But 3121, named after his part-time 3121 Antelo Road home in Los Angeles, was a little more freewheeling and synth-heavy.
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For decades, the Alamos authored one of the wildest Hollywood stories of that feverish and freewheeling time.
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Seating is first come, first served, with free parking (using their QR code) in the Midtown Promenade shared lot.
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In addition, the Ultimate Fan Tier includes offline viewing and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, which offers free games and other premiums.
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On casual occasions, this T-shirt dress is an easy way to be presentable—and comfortable.
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Plus, the simple silhouette easily transitions from daytime adventures to casual dinners.
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With Worthy back, the Chiefs offense suddenly seems unbound as well.
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Ideas flow when the body is occupied but the mind is unbound.
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“Footloose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footloose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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