letting go
phrase
as in unleashing
to set free (from a state of being held in check)
It's time to let go of the past.
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Recent Examples of letting go
Rather than seeking revenge, the lyrics—and the video—suggest that letting go is the real act of liberation.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The leader had already tried having difficult conversations with him—about letting go of control, training others and spreading knowledge across the team.
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Manbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The leader had already tried having difficult conversations with him—about letting go of control, training others and spreading knowledge across the team.
—
Manbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Letting go.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letting%20go. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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