Much of it, however, sounds like a looser version of one of the little blues bands with which Blythe started out, or even a New Orleans marching band.

The American Indian players have also exposed mainstream basketball to a uniquely Indian style of the sport known as rez ball, a faster and looser version with fewer timeouts, less dribbling and more passing.

More often than not, he will wear a crisp white shirt - not the starchy I.B.M. variety, but a looser, more comfortable version with a full yoke, ample body and soft point collar.

People unclear on the meaning were read a definition based on the looser version and were told creationism sharply conflicted with evolution theory.

If it is, it could be a looser version of Rage Against the Machine turning their attention to couples therapy.

Members of smart mobs in the loosest version of the definition needn't go anywhere to participate, however.

Sandel believes that only a less-restrictive, looser version of the veil of ignorance should be postulated.

Mr. Colonna switched the seediness of tight black leather skirts for looser versions in satin or for chino pants worn with vintage-style sneakers.

Under Armour, of Baltimore, has assembled a roster of well-known sports teams as customers for its performance gear, which comes in a tight-fitting variety, called compression apparel, and looser versions.

The giant slalom, or G.S., is a looser version of the slalom.