let go of
idiom
: to stop holding or gripping (something or someone)
Let go of my hand.
He let go of the rope.
—often used figurativelyYou need to let go of the past.
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Despite negotiations having already started with the team in early January, Williams let go of his agent earlier this month and hired Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Orlando City let go of key veterans like Luis Muriel and Cesar Araujo in the offseason, and fans were hoping to see big-name signings arrive in their place.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
No, don’t let go of the flag or forget the lelolai.
—Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Then, let go of your expectations.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026
Orlando City let go of key veterans like Luis Muriel and Cesar Araujo in the offseason, and fans were hoping to see big-name signings arrive in their place.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
No, don’t let go of the flag or forget the lelolai.
—Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Then, let go of your expectations.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Let go of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20go%20of. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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