This book is only a novel in the 'loose' sense of the word. [=the word “novel” does not usually refer to a book like this; many people would not consider the book a novel]
Ten advocacy groups from all parts of the country formed a 'loose' alliance/association/coalition to present their shared interests to Congress.
She's been 'cut loose' from her contract. [=the company/organization with whom she had a contract to work has ended the contract]
(..) Jerry Westerby from the office. Just that there'd been a bit of a crisis. Ann said you wasn't back yet and that was it. Go on. All hell broke loose. Military yelling about Hungarian tanks on the border. Lacon and the minister baying at the door. Thank Christ (..)2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy