How to Use let go of in a Sentence
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Ride the waves, but let go of control.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
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Keep your vision, but let go of the masks.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
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This is a call to get your ducks in a row and let go of habits that no longer serve you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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No, don’t let go of the flag or forget the lelolai.
—Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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The choice to hug your job or let go of it is deeply personal.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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The best way to move on is to let go of the past and focus on the years ahead.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 2 Apr. 2023
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Trust the process and let go of anything that’s holding you back.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 May 2025
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The crowd would dance, scream and let go of the stress of everyday life.
—Ivan Kashinsky, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
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Take the plunge, make things happen, and let go of the past and what’s holding you back.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024
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Rick could let go of that chip on his shoulder and live a happier life.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
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Many small firms folded, and others had to let go of workers.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Embrace the break, and let go of the broken pieces of your life and career.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Learn to be more flexible and let go of things that don't matter in the long run.
—Katherine Lewis, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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In my opinion, your first step should be to let go of your soda-drinking habit.
—Dallas News, 31 Jan. 2023
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When the man didn't put down the machete and let go of the child, an officer shot him.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Owners protect what truly matters and let go of what does not.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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The key is to relax, let go of your inhibitions, and just have fun.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time that Apple has let go of contractors.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
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There have been times this season where Chelsea have visibly let go of the rope.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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There’s a chance that this character will never let go of Corenswet.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
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Then, let go of your expectations.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
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But King, now in his 30s, hasn’t let go of his anger at being abandoned.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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But as 2021 comes to an end, there's no better time to let go of the excess.
—Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 23 Dec. 2022
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Nicholas has since let go of the fear of appeasing the beauty standards of others.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker doesn’t easily let go of the old stuff.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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This is a beautiful month to recommit to your values and let go of what’s no longer in alignment.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
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This season is also a great time to reflect on the year prior and let go of the things that no longer align with you.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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Rachel Vorona Cote explains why authors can’t let go of Greek myths.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
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So therefore, Kraft was just wasting no time and let go of Jerod's duties.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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After the punch, the bear let go of her wrist and ran back into the woods, according to the release.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 2 July 2023
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