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]
(..) - If this isn't it, I don't want to see the big one. - Push! - Go to the other side! Pomnenka has broken out of the crate! - She's loose in the wagon! - The wagon is controlled by Pomnenka? Why is Pomnenka angry? After riding in a crate for five days and five nights from Moscow, (..)1989 Dva lidi v zoo
(..) than about the baby. I only had moments to react. I slammed on the gas, threw it into a loop, and the calf trumpeted. All hell brook loose. The mom elephant heard her baby crying for help and headed back. I tried to turn the jeep, but the angry mother was in front (..)1989 Dva lidi v zoo
(..) 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