let go of
idiom
: to stop holding or gripping (something or someone)
Let go of my hand.
He let go of the rope.
—often used figurativelyYou need to let go of the past.
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Maine lawmaker calls on governor to uphold trans athlete ban, let go of 'extreme policy'
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Maine, joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her state being under Title IX investigation for allowing biological men in women's sports after a clash with President Donald Trump.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Rick could let go of that chip on his shoulder and live a happier life.
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—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Let go of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20go%20of. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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