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]
(..) - now. They were my men Fitzgerald, i know how many I lost. We do like glass says, that's the end of it. We have to set the boat loose. If ree are tracking us, they will find it down the river. The best course is hike in on the ground and follow it down... ...to fort kahowa. (..)2015 The Revenant