| 单词 | let go |
| 例句 | But the soldiers do not stop and pull Geak out of her grasp as they cling to one another, yelling to each other not to let go. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z And just as quickly, he lets go; he seems stunned at himself for acting on such an impulse. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Puzzled, I let her lead me into the living room, where she let go of my fingers and lifted the top of a crystal candy dish on the fireplace mantel. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Lord Roke let go and sprang away from the falling body. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Then, suddenly, they broke the bond and rushed to hug Papá, who let go of Pita to hug them. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I let go of one side of my T-shirt and my stuff fell all over the floor. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Francesca, straining to get a look, accidentally let go of the kittens’ leashes, allowing Lewis and Clark to escape. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z An intense pain shot through my eye like a bullet, and I let go of the string. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Now I let go with hands and feet, plunging straight into the foam beside the timbers, pulled astride, and rowed hard with my hands to pass by Skylla. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could hug them and tell them it’s all right, that I’m letting go and moving on. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z But I have to keep hitting him because he won’t let go of Michael. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of my neck, but continued staring at me with this intense look. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Peewee let go my hand and I knew he was checking out his piece. Fallen Angels 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z They hope to reach the boy’s car before he is so exhausted he must let go. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Francis Gary Powers never let go of his love for flying. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z As her pregnancy advanced, she seemed to be distractedly letting go of reality and turning inward in a secret, unceasing conversation with her baby. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Without distance, Rishi knew the inexorable love for his art, for creation, would suck him in and never let go. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Then he made his first mistake, he let go of my arm. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z Mama lets go of Baba and takes my arm none too gently as we follow Father Masego into the Temple of Lkossa. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He let go of Prosper and stroked his chin. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z When the guards finally saw us, she refused to let go. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z It cut like a razor into his fingers, tore into the skin so deeply he had to let go. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z “I got to get them sheets washed and ironed and then I got to get to this old chifforobe you done let go dry as Texas. And then we cooking—” “No learning lesson today, Minny.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z John nodded as Pa let go of his chin. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z I let go of one handle, and the bag unraveled quickly, reaching the size of a soccer net and then doubling every second. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She pushed her way through the door, letting go of any worry about security systems or alarms. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I giggle next to him, my hand attached to his leg like I'm afraid to let go. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z She nodded, her eyes still wide with fear, but she let go the branch and took his hand, straightening a litde and swaying. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Holding it over the creek, the boy let go. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Once he was up, she didn’t let go, and neither did he. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Sometimes you do. Yeah, let go of me. I’m done.” Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z The pilot let go of his wheel, raised his hands in the air and took his feet off the pedals to show Brian he was actually flying the plane alone. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She thought she heard the air shift when she finally let go of Adiah and sat up. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z At dawn parrots pour into the sky as if an unseen hand is opening, letting go a glittering gleam of green. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z As Bailey lets go of Widget’s hand, she leans forward and kisses him quickly on the cheek, and Bailey can feel his cheeks flush. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z My assailant let go of me, and I slumped to the floor, spent with fear. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “I wish you could stop having those dreams. We made it, and that’s all that matters. Somehow you need to let go of the past.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z When he finally let go of Harry’s hand, Harry could hardly feel his fingers. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “I’m going to jump as far as I can. If the floor gives way beneath me, I’m going to need to grab on to you, and you can’t let go.” Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Chicho lets go and I extend my arms and touch the empty space around me, imagining him still there. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z Once it had his half of the carrot between its lips, he let go. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z “Just fly it until the string runs out,” Da-Fu said, “then let go.” Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z So he twisted and kicked and twisted again, but that hand wouldn’t let go; and since it was his right arm being held, he couldn’t get at the knife. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I think it’s just a matter of time—of figuring out how to let go. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “It is in your blood, waiting to be let go.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z When we stepped out, I could feel that the day’s heat had let go. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Stella gave the tyrannosaurus one mighty shake and let go, reaching down to snap Riker up in her beak as the dino fell away with a yelp. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z Park realized that his hands were sweating and let go of Eleanor's. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z He lets go of my arms and picks up the ID. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He contemplates the “bond that never lets go of us, not even when we suffer the most, the bond of God’s love.” Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z He took Nita’s shoulder and shouted in her ear, “You run ahead of the car, let it catch up and then grab the ladder and don’t let go no matter what.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Petra didn’t think much about what racial category she belonged to—her family had let go of that way of looking at things a long time ago. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “Let go,” I said, but he didn’t let go. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z She let go of one of his hands but still held the other as she led him into the boutique. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z But no matter how hard Miss Peregrine thrashed, Miss Wren wouldn’t let go. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I ask, not wanting to let go of her hand. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z This meant that I had to float free of the spacecraft, letting go of the handrail as I used both hands to recock the collar. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of the twin, picked up a handful of dung, filth, God-knows-what and let fly. Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village 2007-07-24T00:00:00Z Once I’m settled, it’s hard to let go. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z I tried frantically to remove my hand but could not let go. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he let go of me and leaned over to kiss Laleh on the forehead. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He let go just before they got to the kitchen, which was a relief. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z She had to let go of that dream, at least for now, and concentrate on the people closer to home who needed her help. Dactyl Hill Squad 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z She lets go of my arm and sighs. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Maddie held her lightly, thinking she would let go when her friend stopped crying. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z “Yer Noise reveals you, young Todd,” he says, letting go of the girl, who’s so tied up and beaten now she don’t even try to run. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I let go of my hands and dropped them in front of my chest and shoved JP back toward the water’s edge. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Mom said to let go and that I didn’t have to be in charge of everyone and everything. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z I wanted to watch the volleyball game, but Alhaji began to pull me and didn’t let go until we were at the doorway of the hospital. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z She ground her teeth together and tore at him, and all of a sudden he let go. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Isaac lets go of my hand; Meg takes his position. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z “Yeah. Devin said that N’daa helps to get rid of the things that are holding on to me and that therapy is going to help me let go of things that I’m holding on to.” Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z At once he let go of the handles and again he stood in his own living room, beside his wife and the empathy box. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z She has let go of her idea of herself. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z It felt like letting go of them in deep water. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z The small, comforting hand gripping her shoulder suddenly let go. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z As soon as we disappeared from view, he let go of me. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Too fast for her to resist, he squeezed her hand—and let go. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He takes my hand, and doesn’t let go even when I’ve looked away again. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z It would be so simple to let go. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z Mom refused to let go of our home phone because she was afraid of another hurricane disaster, like Jeanne and Frances, which had both hit Florida in September 2004. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Once the door shuts behind him, he lets go, and I shove him as hard as I can. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She let go of his neck and squatted on the floor. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z “I want to see it,” Viola says, letting go of my hand and taking out the binocs. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z I get so excited I let go of the balloons—about a zillion red, yellow, blue, purple, and green rubber globes bobble all over the ceiling. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z We said nothing for a while, as he leaned back and seemed to let go of tensions of his own. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Then I let go, which was a mistake. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He lets go and rises so quickly the bench falls backward onto the grass. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z He lets go of the branch but remains where he is on the wall. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She let go of his hand and readjusted herself in the booth. Ghost 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Suddenly, he convulsed again and let go a long, goopy train of yellow liquid from his throat. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I didn’t see it, but I bet Byron’s lips stretched a mile before they finally let go of that mirror. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z He twisted his body and tried to yank himself out of the officer’s grip, which loosened but didn’t let go. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z When she lets go, her eyes are filled with tears. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “Enough,” Coach told them, letting go of their shirts. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z My instincts told me to let go of the saddle horn—the only thing keeping me on the horse. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I clamped my mouth and wouldn’t let go. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z Lupin let go of Black and turned to her. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z I should tell her to let go of me; it’s starting to hurt. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z “What were you doing?” he demanded at last, letting go of her as though she burned him. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Conor thought again of his mother’s hands, of the grip as he let go— A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z “Why have you let go of him?” a voice behind us demanded, and I turned to see Emma standing in the doorway. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z There was a tree there with long branches that seemed straight and when he pulled on one of them and let go it had an almost vicious snap to it. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z Layla reached out and squeezed Ivy’s hand, and she didn’t let go as their parents flipped through Ivy’s life. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Just before I let go of number ten, Annie jumped in front of me and waved her hands in the air. The Million Dollar Shot 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z And because George can’t manage both a wiggly dog and a determined boy, he lets go of Ray’s collar. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Why is everyone calling me Greenbean?” he asked, shaking Chuck’s hand quickly, then letting go. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She let go of the cart so she could cross her arms. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z I wince as my G-tube rubs up against them, but I hold on tight, not wanting them to let go. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z She lets go of my shirt and pushes away from me. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z When the teacher called for us all to take our seats, I yelled out, ‘Matthew, let go of my arms!’ and he pulled on the fake arms. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Whatever happens, do not let go of each other’s hands,” Mama said over and over. Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps 2001-03-01T00:00:00Z He let go of his cane as he landed on the man’s back, and they both tumbled into the dirt. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go eventually and shed a few real tears. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z Within just a few meters I stumbled under the weight of him, but I didn’t let go. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Park let go of the gearshift and took her hand. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z “I can let go of the past, no problem.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z He let go of my leg and knelt in front of me. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z She gripped my shoulders tight, as though if she let go I would disappear. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t know,” Amil said, throwing up his hands, letting go of the grass. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z And that was when he saw the flaw in his plan, which was that we’d forget or let go of a chance to be less poor. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z Just as we grabbed hands, Coach Whit said, "We're gonna do the same thing, but this time, let go of each other's hands. Separate yourselves so that another person could fit between you." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z She let go of the egg with a cry. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z I let go the pole to shake my right hand at him. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z I heard myself cry out as I let go of everything to clutch at my face. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Senna grabbed me by the throat and heart and didn’t let go. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z He counted to three in his mind, timing it just right with his legs swinging backward, then letting go as they swung forward. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Then Grandma held me by the ears and I lifted my feet off the floor until I wiggled like a snake and screamed and she let go. Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Only when she’d heard him cross the hallway, heard his door open and close, only then would the metal fist gripping her belly let go. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Reyna didn’t let go until he ceased to thrash and his body dissolved into sea foam. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He lets go of me and shakes his head. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z I let go, hotfooted it to the wall, moved over and pulled open the door. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I try to pull my arm free, but she won’t let go. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z As if, she thought, it contained something too fragile and too valuable to let go of; he wanted to keep it perpetually in his hands. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z She did not let go of his arm until Dr. Nwala stumbled back into the rain, until they climbed silently onto their mattress on the floor. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z The mercenary let go of Kvothe and laid both hands on the arm that circled his neck, trying to twist away. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z My shoelace is tied but I hold the loops in my fingers, knowing when I let go, I’ll have to do something. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She just hugged me tight and wouldn’t let go. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Ram was a dedicated person—that means he didn’t let go of the things that were important to him. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z “You would’ve drowned both of us, so I figured I had only one chance to make sure you’d let go. You going to be okay?” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z In the early morning silence of that hospital room in Odessa, he let go. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Suddenly they let go of Jon and he sailed through the air to the top of the other body. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z I grip Daddy’s notebook in my hand, and I already know I’m not letting go of it. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z Every cell of her body begged to let go, but the battle-hungry spirits inside of her were not about to quit. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z It begins with Michael letting go of all the air in his lungs to lay open his soul and sing one word: “When.” P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Moss looked up the street toward 12th, and his mother let go of him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z It’s like Nuah was waiting outside the door, how he opened it as soon as Farooq let go of the knob. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Then: “I need to be better at setting boundaries and letting go.” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z She let go Charles’ sleeve and gave him a rather vigorous push in my direction. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z If I let go I’d fall, but I’d have a precious moment to reach for the flapping reins or try to yank my calf from the stirrup. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z He let go of her thumb and reached up with chubby fists, trying to grab the strands of Taisin’s hair that had come loose from her braids. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z And I let go of the bed and started walking toward that sliver of light, not sure what I’d say to you when I opened the door. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I let go, looked in his face, then hurried downstairs. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z She grips her hand and does not let go. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z They let go of his feet; he was in the snow, lying flat on his back. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Baba was like the widower who remarries but can’t let go of his dead wife. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t actually want him to let go, but when he saw me staring he startled. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z When he lets go, the spring yanks them back down, slapping the bottom of the window. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z She tries to twist her arm away, but I’m not about to let go. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of X-Ray and backed away as his mother entered. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z He let go of Vera’s hand with no apologies and followed me outside. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z I look at her for a second and then down at her outstretched hand and I reach out and I take it and press it inside my own and a second later I let go. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “He didn’t stop when we told him to,” the foreman growled, but he lowered his stick and let go of Neel’s shirt. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z Maybeth let go of Dicey’s hand and walked slowly over to where the little girls were gathering. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of Chuck, slumped backward, trying not to look at the boy’s shirt, black with blood. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Two feet over the water, a crab lets go. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z I almost let go the sledge-bar to go look for him. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z She needed to let go and she needed to grab on, and she needed to stand directly in the center of the universe that almost wasn’t. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z She let go then, but kept looking at me, taking step after step backward. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z My knees feel a bit wobbly, but I let go of the iron ring in the door. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z He let go of my collar with a shove and hit the gas. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z I had let go of my mother too easily. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The shark was jerked up, but it wouldn’t let go. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Ginny’s left hand kept holding on to, then letting go of Armpit. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z “She used school equipment for her catering business, without permission. When she was let go, it was my opinion that the cooking club should be disbanded.” A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z I let go of the bar and sat back reeeeally carefully as the wheel began to move again. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She let go of me and stood up. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z And then she slowly lets go and leaves. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Or maybe I would let go and give up. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “You need to relax and let go a little.” When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Snape hissed, letting go of his arm as though angry with himself. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z One by one the little girls were let go. Milkweed 2003-09-09T00:00:00Z Calvin Chumsky is not going to let go of that tube. The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z I open my mouth, grab hold of his hand with my teeth like a mad dog, and don’t let go. The Skin I'm In 1998-10-16T00:00:00Z Even if I had, I was so wrapped up in him that I couldn’t imagine pulling back or letting go of his warm skin or that moment. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z After she let go, she gave me a piece of paper. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z “Go away,” the old man whispered, letting go of Hugo. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Not letting go until they were in the parking lot of the apartment. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z I let go of her, nodded, then gave Uncle Tony a hug too. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Joey let go of my arm and ran over to Byron and tried to pull his fingers from around his throat. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When she offered it back to Sean and he grasped the edge, she didn’t let go—for a moment, both of them holding on. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z It was instinct to pull back, to let go before I felt him let go first, but he didn’t allow me. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But she doesn’t let go of my arm. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z Then the Giant let go of the blanket completely. The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly, he let himself sag, letting go with his hands but keeping his feet planted firmly in a large crack. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She let go of my knee and went back to swatting gnats away from Wishbone. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z Then he pulled us close and squeezed like he might never let go. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z Just then, Loo gave a shriek, let go of Jinny’s waist, and bolted. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Harley let go of the steering wheel and grabbed the opener and beer can; he leaned over the steering wheel, steadying it with his chest while he punched open the can. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z I would put two of my fingers in his tiny hand and when I tried pulling away, he would not let go and would kick with both feet. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z But if he let go, let the words stop for a minute, he was lost. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z She was still crying when he finally let go of her hands and walked away. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z My mind obsesses over the pictures my mind makes up of their deaths, which refuse to let go of me. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of Char and covered my face with my hands, but not quickly enough. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z If I let go the tom to knock or open the door, I might lose him, so I just stood there on the dilapidated porch and hollered. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z So I let go of Gale and force myself to move deeper into the warehouse, to walk into the narrow strip between two rows of beds. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “What aren’t I going to like?” he asked again, but he didn’t let go of my hand. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He doesn’t want to hang on to anger any more than he wants the terrible smell to hang on Byrd, but it is hard to let go of Byrd’s visit to the school today. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Neither of us let go of the ball. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “See,” Ivan said, “when I threw the water at the Nightingale, I let go of the threads. And he picked them up to stop the water from hitting him.” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z It’s hard to let go of that, even when you have a good reason for leaving. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z “I only punched him to make him let go. Then I got off the bus and ran.” Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “You let go! Gum Baby’s on a mission.” Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Neither of us says anything, and after a while he kisses my forehead and lets go. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z Had she been hanging on to her dream of being a writer, but only barely hanging on, and something made her let go? The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z “Honey,” she said, in another, stronger voice, “you better pray God to forgive you. You better not let go until He make you know you been forgiven.” Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z When I hit the cold water and give my underwear a shake, the worms let go. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z And now all the rivets seemed to let go of the tank at once. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z Standing there in her embrace, in a weird, childish way, I didn’t want to let go. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Around him soft bright moss curled up the yellow birches, lichens roughened the rocks, and crushed needles let go their piney scent. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z I thought, Okay, just do what she said, let go of the bar a little bit earlier than you think you should, and that’s exactly what I did. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Thanks,” I said, and I wrapped my arms around her so hard I thought I could never let go. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z Once the kid stopped moving, I let go of him. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He tries taking his phone back, but I don’t let go. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “Perhaps a pot of tea,” said Fudge, who still hadn’t let go of Harry. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z It’s her way of reminding me to look past the nerves and let go. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z The door was closed and nobody was about to open it for me, so for a couple of seconds I had to let go of my bottom with one hand to turn the door-knob. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z “Laney will latch herself on to Mr. Jeet’s leg and refuse to let go.” The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Westley let go of the vine without a qualm, because he had come too far to fail now; failure was not even a problem to be considered. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z On a straight part he let me hold the handlebars and he let go. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z “What are you doing to him?” the mother demanded, trying to back away, but he would not let go of the medallion, and it tethered the both of them to Taisin. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z Barbarossa let go of the pigtails as if they had burned him. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z But Dana wouldn’t let go, digging his fingers into Roy’s windpipe. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He doesn’t let go of me but his body goes stiff. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Beakman wanted to prove that if he let go, the ball wouldn’t swing back past the point where he’d first held it. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z I clutched at Mama’s hand and she squeezed it before letting go. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I told him that I’d made some mistakes and he let go of my hand. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z One let go, and his rope lashed itself loose from the bollard; but the other man, feeling the rope lift, instinctively clung on instead of letting go. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He simply stopped and stood quite still and said, ‘Be so kind as to be letting go of my hair, Fleshlumpeater.’ The BFG 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Then Percy let go of his tiny ledge, and together, holding hands, he and Annabeth fell into the endless darkness. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Dustfinger tried to call off the dogs, and at first they obeyed him, or at least they let go of Mo, but then Basta succeeded in freeing himself. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He still hadn’t let go of me; his fingers were wrapped around my forearm like a loose bracelet. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Look: I realize now that I wasn’t only trapped inside my father’s book; my father also did not want to let go of me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z They wouldn't let go of each other, so Eleanor fell back, and Park fell against her in the corner of the couch. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I haven’t let go of the car door handle when we pull into our driveway. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Lyra didn’t care for that and started to object, but then Malcolm pretended to get hiccups and she laughed so much she forgot the lanyard and let go. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z He began to shake all over; he let go of the gun completely. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z As she starts to fall, I let go of her. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z So just at the right moment, at the top of my swing, I let go with my tail and went soaring clear across the kitchen and made a perfect landing on the middle shelf! The Witches 1983-10-27T00:00:00Z Her hand felt around in the dark for the bottle, and then she found it and I let go. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Indeed, as Neumann noted, Indians actually sought out pregnant or nursing does, which hunters today are instructed to let go. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Coraline let go of the string, and took a step back. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z She has her bottom lip clenched by her teeth, but then finally she lets go of the sigh she’s been holding. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Frightful was pulled a short distance before she opened her feet and let go of the food. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z They crouched in place, sizing each other up before carefully placing their toads on the rubber rainbow track but not letting go just yet. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z Ash felt the woman let go of her, and Sidhean dragged her out of the circle, his fingers nearly crushing her arm. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s starting,” he whispers, and finally lets go of my hand. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z Percy didn’t let go of her hand, which also made her feel more confident. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then, never letting go of her shoulder, he urged her toward the door. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z When he let go, I wiped my hand on the back of my jeans. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Startled, the wolf let go of Violet’s tail. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z He stood, and pulled me up with him, and did not let go of my hand until we reached the stairs. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z In terror she let go her hold, and would have fallen into the water, but suddenly she too became a bird. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z I took the letter away from her, beating her knuckles on the desk until she let go. The Sound and the Fury 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of letting go, he jerks my arm forward so we are almost nose to nose—or, given our height difference, nose to chin—and says, “You are not alone.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then the man let go and Malcolm took the glasses down to the other end of the bar. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z I felt kind of sorry for Byron because Momma hadn’t let go of his neck and, even though he was a lot older, we could tell he was just as scared as me and Joetta. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z As the chupacabras let go of Pita’s leg, I shoved the stake deeper into his skull with the full weight of my body behind it. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I feel the baton in my hand, but Natalie’s not letting go and the baton is hobbling. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z “I’m great, Daddy,” I tell him, then I quickly let go and grab Darren’s arm. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z “Well, lets go to the candy store and get some,” Suesetta says. Betty Before X 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Then she began walking, and she didn’t let go until they were back in the cabin. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but would you let go of me now? People are staring.” Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z She lets go, sniffs, and walks back to her table like nothing happened. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z I let go of my hair and looked up at him, disheveled and feminine, all doe eyes and vulnerability. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Is it the ultimate act of letting go of oneself, or a cheap act of self-possession? Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z “Eleanor!” he shouted, and when she looked up he let go a bouquet of red roses, which sailed gently toward the water in the wind and landed in the waves below the dock pilings. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z At one point, I let go and twirl her slowly. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z No one told me, but I guess Mrs. Little had let go of her job delivering food because she didn’t make it out to the wagon anymore. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not as good as you,” said Harry, very embarrassed, as she let go of him. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z He turned his head, saw me, squeaked, and let go. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I crouched down, letting go of the potatoes and other items I had been carrying. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z She lets go of my hand and sits up. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z I let go and collapsed in the dirt, and the iron, now free, and being chewed violently by the blades, launched into the air then crashed down next to me. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Bob said that it was all about our parents not wanting to let go of their youth and how it kills them when they can’t relate to something. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Danny grinned at me reassuringly and let go of my arm. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z But here Mom was, fresh out of rehab, letting go of the past, surprising him, surprising me, and maybe that was the best sign of all. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Twice he caught his claws in the overhead wire mesh, screeching wildly, letting go, and trying hopelessly again. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I let go of the words and wonder what words will come back. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Roberto let go of the girl’s hand and moved to her side. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z She looked at Edward’s face, and then she let go of his ear and he fell forward so that his head rested against the counter again. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 2006-03-30T00:00:00Z He let go of Mark’s shirt and they took off in the same direction—up the slope, away from the fire. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Layla didn’t let go as they turned the pages of Ivy’s heart, as Dad teared up and Mom ran her hand over her drawings with a little smile on her face. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Before she let go of my wrist, she looked up at me and said, “Thank you, Connor. You are a gentleman.” Silent To The Bone 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He had not yet let go of Ged’s shoulder, and he said now, in the True Speech, “In trouble and from darkness you come, Ged, yet your coming is joy to me.” A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z If I let go of the trunk, TaShon will be unbalanced, unable to hold it. Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z Nhamo willingly let go now—if she was within reach of the rock. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of Delsa, and Doña Zena jerked her and Norma along until they half walked, half hopped up the hill. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z Here’s a present from an apikoros, I thought, and let go the ball. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z The room was very, very quiet as Olaf finally let go, and stood up and left without a word. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z Merry let go of my hand and stared. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z She lets go and falls back into her pillow, and I step back. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Then he let go of the door and grabbed the back of a nearby settee for support. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z The arm let go of Frodo, and Sam pulled him away, crying out for help. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Hugo let go and dodged the old man’s grip. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z Shadow let go of him, and took several steps backward. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Clancy’s dark brows drew together, but he didn’t let go of my hand. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z Finally, I could let go of the kid, and he scrambled up through the mud and weeds like a wet cat breaking frantic from a bathtub. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z That invisible ball of twine was right there in her hand, and she had to hold it tight, because if she let go of it, she and Dallas would be lost out here. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z I want to stop time, freeze myself at this level and never let go of her. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Without letting go, he leaned in and slipped his other arm under Trina’s back, got a firm grip. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z But before you could wrap your fingers around the slippery glass, I accidentally let go. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z When the car pulled into the company store at Six, we let go. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z “It’s been paid, and raising your voice won’t make me change my mind. My policy . . He let go of the door and stepped nearer Momma. The three of us were crowded on the small landing. “ I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z He had to let go, but he couldn’t. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z But I’m afraid to let go of the branch, so I continue to stretch. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Squeezing back and not wanting to let go, I whispered, “Love you too,” and climbed out of the car with a brave face, but my lungs pinched shut. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The sound of his weeping blended with hers, and she squeezed him tighter, like she’d never let go. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He knew that he could let go, and she would hold him up. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “Sure,” she says, letting go of her boyfriend. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z But he refused to let go and instead pulled the noose tighter until the Zhen, unable to breathe, fell to the ground. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z The moment its bottom touches the edge, I can already see the worst-case scenario playing in my head, but it isn’t until he lets go of the Comet that my worst fear materializes into reality. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Archer squeezed her fingers once and let go again, tucking away the cloth. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z I let go, drop to the rosebush, into the ham sandwich and sherry I’ve just thrown up. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z Naomi could not make Beto let go of Cari, so Wash carried them both to the back of a truck on a blanket. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mabel was pressed against me—she'd let go of my hand but we were still touching—and I didn't know why it felt so good but I knew I didn't want it to stop. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They looked at me as though I were totally nuts, then they let go of the door. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He stood up, letting go of her hands. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z The paper was stretched tight between us, like two stubborn dogs who refused to let go of a dirty sock. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He doesn’t usually let go of his favorites, like Dream & Bean, but I’m not complaining. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z From below the surface, he could see the woman let go of the bookshelf and grab the ladder. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z He let go of the gnome’s ankles: It flew twenty feet into the air and landed with a thud in the field over the hedge. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The hovercraft materializes overhead and two ladders drop, only there's no way I'm letting go of Peeta. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I let go of the door and sink to the floor, spent. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z The grief took him by the throat and squeezed and would not let go. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Startled, I let go of my hold on the blanket and turned by head toward the door only to see Florah, her eyes wild with fear, come rushing in, screaming, her hands over her head. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z She lets go and we tumble together on a little bank by the side of the road. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z She didn’t say anything, but I could see it in her body; she unpinned her shoulders from her ears, let go of her knees. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z The girl’s feet touched ground and still she wouldn’t let go, as if she didn’t trust him. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Then she touched one finger to the goat's forehead, between its yellow eyes, and let go of the rope. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z The fight to hold my breath is intense, but I can’t hold it in anymore, so I just...let go. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I watched her face knot up like a thread, and then she let go. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z When she let go, she pushed my mountain of sand into the hole and packed it down. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Underwood, you don’t make her let go of Bull, I’ll snap you like a twig.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z The spiked branch barely brushed over the long spinal quills quivering along his arched back, and in my haste I let go of the stake. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z “I’ll see you later,” I whispered, but he wouldn’t let go of my hand until I spoke to his father. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Shutting it down meant that he was finally letting go. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z It was only safe to let go of him when Snape had seen them out of the castle and they were making their way across the vegetable patch toward the greenhouses. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z I let go, watched her walk inside, and went over to Sapo. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z She let go of his neck and stood back. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z At the bottom of the ramp, we both let go a relieved sigh. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z “We believe the safety of students at West Oakland High is of the utmost importance. Therefore, we wanted to let all of our students know that Officer Hull has been let go.” Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z And what Mr. Dandy might have said to that, Bod would never know, because the man let go of the headstone and tumbled slowly down into the open ghoul-gate. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z When he pulled me inside he must have seen the terror in my eyes, because almost immediately he let go of me. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z It came with never having had much, she knew, the inability to let go of things, even things that were useless. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z My sisters and Hirohito cheering and pushing and letting go and time not ticking but racing away. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Mamá let go of the girls and made the twins turn around to face her before she spoke again. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She felt that if she let go, the whole inside of her would fall apart. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of her hand where she was clutching my shirt and grabbed her by the shoulders, trying to push her off me. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “Esther is never going to let go of Bo,” he whispered. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Experimentally, I lift the latch up and let go. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z A hatred is wound up and let go in me. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z The tree out on the edge of the bluff, still clinging, not letting go. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z “Lance, let go of me and be sensible. There, sit down and we will have another song.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled the underwear back up and let go of her skirt. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z She clung to him, wary of letting go and wary, also, of suffocating him. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I had let go of my hard feelings, for the most part, but there was some lingering bitterness. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z I gradually adjust to life on the farm and let go of my dream of returning home. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z A creaky voice calls for us to come in, and Ruthie lets go of my skirt to open the door. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Finally, she cried out, “I’m sorry, Thorn!” and she let go. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Though I was safe on the ladder again, I was afraid to let go of my tower. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z At the top of the arc I let go and fell straight against the giant’s face—landing with both feet on his already damaged eye. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z Then I realized I was the one choking him—I was holding on to his tie so tightly—so I let go. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z This time he didn’t let go as easily, and she groaned at the sharp rrrrip of her dress tearing. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z He let go of the device with his left hand, felt along the side until he found the trigger again, fingered his way to where he knew the green button to be. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z She cries silently, finally letting go of her emotions. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When we reach our patio, Papi lets go of my arm. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z I sat down on the window seat, and let go of his hands. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Again and again, I am choosing her, I am conjuring her, because to let go for an instant will allow her to disappear. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z She lost hold of Brooke, and with her left arm hanging lame, locked her right arm and slammed it up under Brooke’s forearms, making Brooke let go of the railing. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z “Let me drive awhile,” Jan said, letting go of his hand and opening the door. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Our hands never release, as if she doesn’t want to let go yet. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z For the second time today I’m letting go of the details. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He was squeezing for the kill and I couldn’t use my bayonet effectively, so I elbowed him with all my might until he let go of my neck. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Then he let go and walked out the door, his steps measured, his footfall softened. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z She squeezed my hand tight before letting go. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Thorn let go of the branch and cried, “Please don’t drop me, Roz! I don’t want to die!” The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z But the skiff keeps drifting closer and closer and when I can almost reach out and touch it I let go the keg and kick like mad and pull myself into the boat. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He liked the way the grass let go of the sun’s warmth. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z To let go of everything weighing on my heart. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Mr. Clarkson held on to Mr. Wheeler’s hand like he never wanted to let go, the way the crazy girlfriend held on to Chris’s in Get Out. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Oh man,” he says, letting go of my hand. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z I settled close to Kevin, relaxing, letting go of tension I had hardly been aware of. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z It was easier to let go of this when he was with Ms. Dale and Daniel. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z He had to let go, the same way he let go of this rock. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z The boy wouldn’t let go, so Grub started a fight. My Life with the Chimpanzees 1988-03-01T00:00:00Z It meant of course that the sailor should let go with one hand and overcome his fear, to get the sails working. The Voyage Of The Frog 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Jaja and I touched the crystal shaker, my finger brushed his gently, then he let go. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z She pulled me down by my shoulders and kissed me on both cheeks, then let go of me to find Mamou. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z The Wart thought, and thought right “Never to let go,” he said. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of the handle and walk back into the living room, and I open my laptop again. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Faith in God is an opening up, a letting go, a deep trust, a free act of love—but sometimes it was so hard to love. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Her youngest daughter, who was about twelve, had reduced most of our staff to tears because she refused to let go of her mother the entire time she was in the office. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z I have to let go of her hand as the food appears, but I don't want to. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z Baby clung to his hand and refused to let go and Ugwu’s whole life suddenly gathered in a lump in his throat, and he was sobbing and the tears hurt his eyes. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He reached for a ladder on a fuel tanker, but the car was moving too fast, and he let go. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z “This little lad,” he said, letting go of Pippo's throat and prodding him in the back so roughly that he stumbled against Meggie, “told us he’s gone out. Gone out where?” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z When I let go of the bracelet, it held fast to my father’s leg. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z When she let go of him, she was so weak she almost fell on top of him. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Byron nodded his head and Momma let go of his throat and stormed into the kitchen. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s all right. We don’t have to go back, if you’re not ready. Now, if I let go of your hand, do you promise me you won’t run?” The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z The one thing I never do is let go of Peeta's hand. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z I imagined someone with buckteeth rhythmically biting deep into my stomach walls and letting go. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z "How are my boys?" my father said after he finally let go of Mom. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z And then, just like that, I let go. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He hated to let go, even for a second, but he focused all his strength into his right hand, clenching his fingers even tighter, then went for it with his left. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He paused, looking at my hands on his shoulders, and when I let go, he started talking again, this time more slowly. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z I grabbed her and shouted in her face and she kicked at me, and when I wouldn’t let go and she couldn’t force me to, she began to cry, just wordless howls of despair. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Good dog,” I puffed, and he let go of my pants. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z In fact, there isn't even a small part of me that's happy when he lets go of my hands. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z You would only need to be careful, if you tried it, that you let go of the right end. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “And hold on. He will try anything to get rid of thee. Whatever he does, do not let go. Force him to tell thee about the monster.” The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z And I won’t let go until he’s ready for me to. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z The two Guardians let go of the third man’s arms and step back. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he let go of the ruler and made notes. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She scoots her booster seat to the middle, close to me, and doesn’t let go of my arm. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z “I had to hit her with the gun to make her let go of the banister,” Katie explained. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go and dumped the goddess in the river. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z “Once they are eating, you have to pull them up smoothly but really fast before they fall off. Because they do let go. Ready?” Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z And then, as I am watching, she tilts to one side, lets go of the steed’s mane, and lets herself fall. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z They let go and gripped the stall bars on either side of them. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I swing toward the window and let go of the knife buried in the wall. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z “Just hold on to me and don’t let go, no matter what. I’m wearing a bungee jacket and bracelets. We should bounce.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I tried to let go of the pump handle...and couldn’t. Hattie Big Sky 2006-09-26T00:00:00Z Doubt grabs hold of me and will not let go. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z I then embraced my new son and he handed me my tiny granddaughter whom I did not let go of for the entire visit. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Zebras have the unpleasant habit of biting a person and not letting go. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t want to leave the world in a state of fright. I want to know what’s happening, accept it, get to a peaceful place, and let go. Do you understand?” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of the lute and threw myself at Pike. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z We let go of one another’s hands and hid in the nearby bushes. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Then, on the fourth try of letting go, the latch naturally closes with a satisfying click. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I guess there’s a weird part of my inner child that just can’t seem to let go of the idea of a mother who cares. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He let go of her hand and tapped his rifle on her shoulder. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I reached up to loosen his grip, but he wouldn’t let go. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z And what’s so satisfying is that I have, just like you,” she says, letting go of the spoon. The House That Lou Built 2018-06-12T00:00:00Z She lets go of me for a second before grasping my cheeks and pulling me in through her front door. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z It travels with me wherever I go, and I won’t let go of it until this is finished. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z I turned to Jeanne, but before I could speak she said, “Don’t worry. I’m not letting go.” The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z I needed you, so I could let go of me, completely. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Once he let go, I gave the bucket to the sergeant. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go, and it was Coach's turn to grip me. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z After all these years, it can finally be let go. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z She lets go and I rub my wrist. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z I let go of the window and Shriya eased it closed, and in a matter of a few minutes she had Aileen out the door and into the hall and out of sight. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z "I'm letting go," I whisper to the doctor. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z Something pops up in my friends’ activity bar just then: Fizz likes Farooq’s status: “So sad Muslim girls are letting go of their modesty these days. A sign of the End Times. ” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z I let go of the railings, suddenly needing to ease myself. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I let go of the rope and let Shiloh run free for a while. Shiloh 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z When I let go of Dad, I brought the watermelon over to the counter and unwrapped the plastic, dripping pink juice into the sink. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z He tried to make himself let go of her hands. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z The man let go of the woman and she walked on slowly, the long white fingers of her hands just barely touching the walls. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Alby let go of Thomas’s shirt and stepped back, his chest heaving with breaths. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z She let go my hand, wiped it on her slacks, and grabbed me again. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z After a while, she calmed down a bit and let go. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z Perhaps his body knew that if he let go, he would fall again. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z They let go of whatever they were holding, and began to move. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Starting on our first day in town I’d been letting go of our way of life bit by bit, and here I was asking Nan to let go all at once. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z “And now I’m missing stuff The little things. And it’s hard to let go of that.” Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z The wind was a monster with icy claws that sunk deep into me and wouldn’t let go. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I mean, easier said than done. I guess I just wish you could let go of the past. That’s all.” The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And he let go like she was on fire. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z My hands are kind of aching, so when he lets go, laughing, I fall with him onto the mat. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Newt waited a full minute before he slowly let go of Alby’s hands. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The puppy wouldn’t let go of his pants. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Dobby let go and stepped back a few paces, beaming up at Harry, his enormous, green, tennis-ball-shaped eyes brimming with tears of happiness. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z But Prosper wouldn't let go, and so Riccio gave a shrug before walking on; The tourists continued to be enchanted by the sunset, without having to pay for it with their wallets. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z It's a feeling I don't want to let go of. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Only after a few weeks did Stupid Horse finally let go. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 2007-09-01T00:00:00Z Unconscious or not, he would never let go of his most valuable possession. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He let go of her then and searched the cupboard, even running his hands over the shelves, though he must have been able to see there was no rice. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Lily let go of him, and they stood across from each other for a moment. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z And in a general disheartening, the leaves let go, twirled and somersaulted, and finally settled down to sleep. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z And though there was no reason why they should still go on holding hands after their jump, they didn’t let go. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z He abruptly let go of her and she crumpled down to her knees, her breath rasping in her lungs. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Chou refuses to let go of my hand. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z “No such thing. His wife come in before it was time to let go. She asked me what I was doing and I told her.” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But he didn’t let go of the backpack. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He cannot wring it, nor can he let go. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z “I want you to believe it will fall up when I let go of it.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She lets go of whoever, snakes her arms around my neck, and suddenly I’m king. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z And as I pull her out of the way, she lets go of my elbow and puts her hand out to catch herself. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The next song played was “The Twist, ” so we let go of each other but continued dancing together. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z She stood beaming under a dull gray sky, tears streaming down her cheeks, the needle-cold wind blowing her hair, and clutching that baby in her arms like she never wanted to let go. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z He lets go and looks her right in the eye. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, the Dweeb let go of the box. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z He let go of Anya so he could hug Mama back, tucking his face against her shoulder. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z Cecile didn’t wrap her arms around us when we first arrived, but when we hugged her good-bye, she hugged us back like she didn’t want to let go. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Colonel Cathcart let go a stricken gasp of dismay and hurled himself headlong into his jeep, almost sobbing. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Bronwyn let go of the net entirely, clinging to it with just her legs, then threw her arms around Emma’s waist. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z Pull as I might, she wouldn’t let go of the hound’s throat. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s possible that Bobby was just giving up, letting go of his life, beginning a slow form of suicide. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z He let go of her and stepped back. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “He wanted me to bring him back to his parents. “That’s right, Harry . . . just let go now. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z She threw the padlock key across the room and waited for him to rush out before she let go of the money. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z I don’t want to let go of his hand but I promise myself I’ll put both of mine to good use. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z The robot tried to shake free, but the bears would not let go of their prey, not this time. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z She lets go, and the escalator draws me up and away until my waving sister disappears. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z “You can let go now—it’s all right.” The River 1991-06-01T00:00:00Z “I don’t like that! I don’t like that,” Nat says, and I let go. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Miles and Henry were still not talking to Jack, but Amos had let go of the war a while ago. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z His other hand lets go of the log. Paradise on Fire 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z Yet when I tried to be gentle with the birds as I grabbed them, they flapped around even more violently, until I was forced to let go. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z She flailed her arms and legs until Dussel finally let go of his probe and...it remained stuck in Mrs. van D.’s tooth. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z But even though they had let go of the Governor, the light coming out of them didn't fade. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z It would take my line, but when I got its head above water, it would eye me with those cold ancient eyes and let go. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “A climbing rope is designed to sort of attach you together, and you never let go of it,” he said. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “If you fall, you go under, so never let go, no matter how much it hurts.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z It’s easy to let go of it, and I do. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Mo let go of the net and kicked ahead of me. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z It will not be easy to let go of it. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z He let go of the belt and it fell in the roadway with the gear hanging from it. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z Then he let go and whirled away, running toward me, but running slow. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you live nearby?” she managed at last, letting go of his hand reluctantly. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Dimple pulled away, coughing, and let go of the camera so it bounced back down against his firm chest. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Nor did he let go, no matter how hard she struggled and cursed. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Emma sensed rather than fully saw the others starting to unfreeze and let go of the shelves they’d been holding on to. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He was surprised when, in front of everyone, she hugged him, refusing to let go. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She closed her eyes and let go of Monsoon’s pendant. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Digger was down in the dumps that day about his grandfather having to let go of the place, and we could see how it was eating him up. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z I could not let go of the idea of Neil and me, the one I’d had for so many years now. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Sierra let herself get swept up in it, let go of the fear and sadness that had been haunting her limbs since their visit to the printing press, and danced. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z We both let go of the ball and watched it roll down the court. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z With a scowl and a blast of Russian, Mrs. Mirabov let go of the string connecting them. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z The greyhound lets go of Fabian, who crumples to the ground, and the dog is off running, first trying to catch the kids, and then alongside them, and then out in front. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z Immediately Mother and I let go and moved away. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t resist, but Mark was worried she might topple over if he let go. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Without slowing, he sprinted straight for the opening; then he let go of Trina and dove, turning his body at the last second so that his back went first. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “How tempting it is to lose myself in you. To let go. To let you keep me from breaking chandeliers rather than constantly worrying about it, myself.” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z But the fishnet was strong and well woven, and since the monkeys were too greedy to let go of the rice, Minli and the dragon entered the peach grove and continued through the forest. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z Frightened, he stared at all the peering faces, refusing to let go of Jonathan. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z He let go of her hand, but they were still standing so close, he could feel the warmth of her breath. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Before Arcadio had time to react she let go with the first blow of the lash. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z He wanted to turn loose the blanket to wipe the rain away; he wanted to let go for only a moment. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z He had finally let go of the Magpie, who was now standing with her bony hands gripping the back of the chair where Meggie had been sitting. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z But I fell backward instead, never letting go, and managed to pull Ben into my boat on top of me. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z She pulled with all her might, and the chief guard roared, but he didn’t let go. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Andy was still running alongside, holding on to the door handle, but as I sped up, he had to let go. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Maybe it’s a trick to make me let go of the keg. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z I let go of Darius’s hand so my sister and I can hug. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “No, wait! Hang on, you got to listen—” Hilly pulls away, but still Celia doesn’t let go. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z One of them found its mark, and Williams let go of the tie. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z Mother was still reporting to her empty classroom when she wasn’t subbing, and Daddy had been let go for next year, but he still had to finish out this one. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z She lets go of the bikini string and flicks the rim of his hat with two long fingers. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z He nodded but didn't look up or let go of her hand. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z I reluctantly let go of the door’s handles and followed her. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z And don’t you know, Matt lets go of Moonie! The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z Two of my youngest sisters clung to me and didn’t want to let go. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, looking into his eyes, she was certain he was going to let go. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Mark didn’t let go, kept pushing and shoving, throwing all his strength into ending this man’s life. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Springing to my feet, I pushed myself up by putting my left hand firmly down into his nuts, and JP groaned and doubled up, letting go of the ball. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “Basta, let go of that poor fairy!” he called to his old enemy. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z Whenever he was hurt or angry or sad, the feelings stuck their claws into him until they were ready to let go. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He wrapped his legs around his dad’s back and buried his face in his neck and hung on like he’d never let go. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z It threw up the dust of the road into his face to turn him around, and when he leaned into it, it suddenly let go and pushed at him from behind, laughing. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z It did the same with Jay, and while he scrunched away from it at first, he eventually relaxed and let go. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z How many great problems have gone unsolved because men didn’t know enough, or have enough faith in the creative process and in themselves, to let go for the whole mind to work at it? Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Mama let go of my skirt, almost reluctantly. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z When he let go of me, I fell back down. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Nathan felt that, at any moment, the force that was holding this wave would let go and crush him. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z But still she didn’t let go of my hand. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z As soon as they were up the stairs and on the next landing, he let go of Koffi's arm and finally dared to meet her eyes. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z She lets go and still has the biggest grin on her face. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z He was making a sacrifice, letting go of the one thing he had left. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He’ll show me how to dig my chin into my shoulder the way he does and how to let go with a right uppercut that will send Laman flying. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z I finally catch it and she lets go and the poker flies into the yard. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He lets go of Ainsley’s desk and starts pacing back and forth at the front of the room. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z Then she let go of the light switch and went quickly over to the bed. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z Love is when your heart wraps around something and won’t let go. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z Then he was held out the window again, and as his eight-year-old brother was holding on to him, one of the kids bit his hand so that he had to let go. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of her then, and snuffed out the torch in the dirt. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “Oh, I don’t know. She tickled your fat little neck until you let go of the stones.” Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I let go of her hand and took a moment to think about what I could say after hearing about everything she was going through. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z I let go of Danielle and walked over and stood in front of the mirror. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z Gradually, he downgraded his hopes, letting go of the idea of college, thinking he’d train to become an electrician instead. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z He yells out and grabs me by my knees with his sweaty palms, but lets go when I kick him in his nose. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z “Well,” said Liz, letting go of Curtis’s hand and winding her arm through mine. The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Erin let go of Stephanie and smiled at her before she went back to her seat. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z There is an instant between unconsciousness and death, and as the giant pitched onto the rocky path, that instant happened, and just before it happened, the man in black let go. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Fulton let go and walked out of the room. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z When his vision cleared, he saw why the boy had let go: He was floating with his head down, blood streaming from a bullet hole in the back of his neck. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He thought about how birds were once in each one, but how those same birds were let go when they were strong enough to fly. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z He counts a full seventeen seconds before she lets go. Dear Martin 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z I cried until somehow, impossibly, I had no tears left, and they held me and didn’t let go. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z I don’t know what got into me but I had started something I didn’t want to let go. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z When all he really wanted to do was run downstairs, grab hold of Emma and Chess, and never let go. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z I had let go of my dream of reading about when I was sixteen and took on responsibilities to help feed all the little ones that came to our family. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go his collar, feeling completely helpless. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z We both let go of the dye at the same time, and the box clatters to the floor. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z I know what it means to lose everything, to let go of one life and find another. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Alma didn’t let go of his hand as a second song started. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z I gritted my teeth, lowered my legs into the dark, and let go. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z People hooted and hollered as they walked away, but Lily didn’t let go until they were in the parking lot. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He looked quite harmless and friendly but, once he grabbed on, he almost never let go. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z My story told, I let go of her hands. The Old Willis Place 2004-09-20T00:00:00Z Even as that possibility became remote, she never resigned herself to the fact that Johannesburg would be our home, or let go of the idea that we might move back to Umtata. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The boy refused to let go, and his mates laughed. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z He grabbed Cole’s arm roughly, but then let go. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z They were too quick with their banter; they held hands as if afraid to let go. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z Samuel was asleep in his chair, dreaming that he had gripped a red-hot bar of iron and could not let go. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z He cried out, but didn’t let go, even when she drew blood. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z The trainers never let go of the leashes—or “leads,” as the horse people called them. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z Ethan lets go, his eyes blinking to pinpoints, his hand held in front of him like it’s on fire. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z When finally Ifemelu let go, slowly loosening her grip on a quieted Morgan, Morgan went back downstairs to her book. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Pappa put his hand on Rishi’s shoulder and squeezed once, briefly, before letting go. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z Instead, she lets go of whatever she is holding and caresses my cheek until I meet her eyes. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know how I would ever let go. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Finally, the squirrel lets go of the box and bursts into a fast-flowing stream of screeches and chirps. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z My mind let go of its anger and settled on other things. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The man never let go of my arm and wrestled the box over into the backseat. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z The punching man lets go and Bad Leg falls to the ground—his body like an empty potato sack. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z He took Laleh’s other hand, and she let go of me to match his stride. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z He prodded once more his attache case - which I felt inclined to keep my eyes averted from - and said: 'I suppose you've been wondering why I never let go of this case. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z The moment after she let go, the hollow leapt to the right— into the very place my compass had pointed. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He swears but doesn't let go and swipes at my ankles. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z He let go of Thomas’s shirt and took a step back, then crept up to the corner around which he’d seen the Griever. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Then she lets go of my hand and sinks onto the steps that lead up to Ma’s building. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z I stiff up to pull back, but Biddy wouldn’t let go. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Errol tries to pull my hand away but I don’t let go. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z Once she tried to let go, but panic made her claw her way back. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z “Lord, if it didn’t hurt to breathe, I’d hug you and never let go.” Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Whatever it was, it let go, and it was all he could do not to stumble. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z "Get out of my apartment immediately," said Mr. Samsa and pulled open the door, without letting go of the women. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z She runs her thumb along my knuckles like she is counting each one and then she doesn’t let go. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z On every vessel—blooming from wine cups and jugs and vases and bowls—the simple eight- petaled flowers caught one’s attention and seized it as if they would never let go. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z His grip tightened until my hands felt numb, but I would never tell him to let go. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He gently tugged and guided me until I was able to let go of the branch and clamber into his room. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Otto refused to let go of her, even when she shook her leg violently. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z He gasps for breath and lets go of my other leg. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of Laila’s hair, and she felt the toe of his shoe connect with her left buttock. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Some of the men, my father occasionally among them, would pay hefty bribes to the policemen and would be let go. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s not just because of the nightmares; it’s because I’m afraid of letting go. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z “She said had” I lowered my body down to the ground and Lucas, not letting go, lowered his with mine. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z I took a tentative step after she let go of my hands and didn’t fall over. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z Mom knowing what I’m thinking feels so good I let go of a breath I didn’t even know I was holding. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z He lets go of Adam, whose body slumps like a scarecrow taken off his pole. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I watched the PSF let go of his arm, take her gun out of its holster, and, without a word—without even blinking—stick the barrel inside of her mouth and pull the trigger. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z He did not let go and she snapped at him. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z Rashid’s fingers dug into Tad’s arm and refused to let go. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z He can only focus on not letting go to ignore the pain. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z And when I finally went to let go of his hands because mine were cold and exhausted and cramped, I couldn’t. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z I kicked him hard in the knee and he let go of me with a grunt. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t thank me,” she said, letting go of Lazlo’s arm and looking down, breaking the gaze. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z He let go of my waist as I turned over and laid flat on my back. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z “Every door in this house swings shut when you let go of it.” The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z She let go of the outer door and fled down the hallway that led into the apartment. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z Nok had been determined to run away from her family forever, but now that she was in her father's arms, she couldn’t let go of him. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z I do not want to let go of him. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z But the man had fallen away behind by that time, and she was afraid to let go of the saddle, afraid to turn around, lest she fall off the horse. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Before that happens he dips his hands in the cold water and freezes them to the oar handles so he can’t let go. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z “He likes to let go just when somebody’s holding him.” Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z Freed of normal constraints, some of the young let go of their inhibitions and, under cover of darkness, caressed one another, without any thought of others, alone in the world. Night 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ll be okay, Mom,” I said, letting go of her hand. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z At Lupita’s nod, he let go and both of them walked hurriedly down the street and around the corner into a littered alley. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z Then her mouth opened again and let go its second syllable of the night: “No.” Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He sighs and lets go of my neck. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z She didn't blink, didn't let go of his stare. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z In spite of his weakness, the boy refuses to let go of a grubby headscarf gripped in one hand, pulling it to his crusted lips like a comfort blanket. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z He felt a relief spread, and he let go of the other end. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Her fingers were slippery with blood, but she would not let go of the dagger. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I was still hesitant to let myself let go, because I still believed in the fragility of happiness. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Her grandmother hugged her neck, her strong perfume nearly choking Alma, and swayed back and forth until finally letting go, leaning back to look at Alma’s face, and then going in for another hug. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z In my terror I let go of the body and it fell back into the tub with a hideous slap and a spray of water and I woke up. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z So much strength within her, but not the strength to let go. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z I grab the side with both hands so that I don’t fall out, but after a few minutes, when I get used to the bumping and jostling, I let go. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z He gets up like he’s making to leave, but I grab his arm before I think twice—grab him and immediately let go. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z But we didn’t let go of our hands. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The worst part about it, the part she couldn’t let go of, was that the thought came from her. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z I let go of his hand, grabbed last year’s yearbook, and found her picture. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “Just let go, Mr. Crouch, and I’ll get him. “Thank you, Weatherby, and when you have done that, I would like a cup of tea. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I grip his hands and don’t let go. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z "When I bleat here on page seventeen, do you want me to just bleat or to really let go and 'bleat, bleat'? " I asked. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z Then Gaines lets go, moving back into his anguished solitude, on the headset once again to Belew in the press box trying to crack the Marshall defense for the go-ahead score. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I am”—he wipes at his eyes with his shoulder so he doesn’t have to let go of us—“so very proud of my children. So very proud.” Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z "Prim, let go," I say harshly, because this is upsetting me and I don't want to cry. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z If she lets go, the memory might go with her. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Then he let go of Conor’s hand, turned his back, and walked away. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Isaac let go of my hand to fumble for his pain pump, which you hit to give yourself a wave of narcotics. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z “All I want is to get back home,” she said, finally letting go of his hand. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “My cousin used to stand on her head and let out enough thread to form a balloon. Then she’d let go and be lifted into the air and carried upward on the warm wind.” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z When the third book caught fire, Dustfinger kicked Flatnose’s kneecap so hard the man screamed with pain and let go of him. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z And Quirrell, though pinning Harry to the ground with his knees, let go of his neck and stared, bewildered, at his own palms — Harry could see they looked burned, raw, red, and shiny. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z But—like a fist had shoved it in his brain and let go—a thought popped into his head. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z The doctor lets go of the knob and steps through the door to answer him, yelling German that probably means we’re hurrying, or the girl is getting her hat, or something like that. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z Rishi let go of her hand, and she began to open the cover. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z “What will happen if I let go of this rock?” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Dust lets go of Mv model airplane On the TV. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think,” Poppy said, “they are bonded for life. Whether they like it or not. Like that kind of glue that won’t let go.” Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z The Wart let go of the handles, when they were beginning to bite into the palms of his hands, and stepped back, seeing stars. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z He lets go and says, “Baby, I missed you too. I’m sorry this job takes me away so much.” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z The only way to eat was to let go of the boy though, and we were already near the back of the lines. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Some of them were so frightened that they didn’t want to let go of us, but we pushed them along anyway, up to the next guys. Tangerine 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It isn’t until a truck comes rumbling up the driveway, throwing dust all over, that Axel hops off the fence and Byrd lets go too. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Together they rolled off the mound, yet Rontu did not let go. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z I could tell she didn’t want to let go of her anger. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z I just plumb let go, and the earth reeled beneath me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Then he let go and said, “I had to do that. At least once.” Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z “No, I’m right sure she was let go.” The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z He let go of her ankles, drew in his hands, and laid the side of his face on his right forearm. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He let go of one arm and stretched it into the whipping air. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Alex taught me tricks on the bike, like how to let go of the handlebars while I rode. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z In the previous decade he had been let go from jobs at Harvard and the National Forest Service and eventually, for want of a better place to stick him, given a desk at the U.S. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “Harry, let go of him,” he heard Fudge’s voice say, and he felt fingers trying to pry him from Cedric’s limp body, but Harry wouldn’t let him go. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z They always have those welts, they’ve always done that time, so rumor goes: they don’t let go easily. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z Redemption gasped and recoiled, and Pet let go of her hand and head, backing away into a corner and dropping into a patient crouch. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z After a while they let go of me. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Hibiscus let go of Redemption and Jam, both of them crumpling to the floor and gasping in pain. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z Too awkward, and I was afraid Noodles would let go and Needles would bust his head on the steps. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z Heart pounding, he grabbed Dimple's hand without thinking and then immediately let go. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z True to his word, Precious Coins had not let go of her leg. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z Once I let go of how mad I am at Mom, I realize that I’m steaming about Kristina. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z You’ve reached the car you share with the boy this radiant girl thinks she’s in love with, so she turns to face you and lets go. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z Now that everyone knows about Mother’s cancer, it is as if she’s let go of the few threads that kept her upright. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z Then she rubs her eyes, holding back the tears, not able to let go of all the sadness she carries with her. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z “Yasha, don’t you dare let go of my hand,” a man said, gripping me tightly. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z This was the scar the old nurse recognized; she traced it under her spread hands, then let go, and into the basin fell the lower leg making the bronze clang, sloshing the water out. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The winter seemed reluctant to let go its bite. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z And at some point, the struggle becomes too much—too tiring—and you consider letting go. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I begged between games when one brother or the other would sit back with a deep sigh of relief and victory, the other annoyed, unable to let go of the outcome. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Turner let go of the doorknob and went down the porch steps. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z When tire circles got smaller he let go. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mama frowns and tries to pull away, but I won’t let go of her hand. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z There’s just no way that’s going to happen, because even if my dad and Miss Joe are fine with letting go of people they love, I’m not. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He’d have put his hand over his mouth but the boy was holding on to it and would not let go and in the other hand he was holding the pistol. The Road 2006-09-28T00:00:00Z She clutched my hand and wouldn’t let go. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z My voice rose higher and higher like a balloon with the string let go. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I let go and watch it flutter to the floor. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Kuda let go of the cat, which had roused itself enough to twitch the tip of its tail. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I hugged her, not wanting to let go. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z I let go of her and stepped back. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z He let go of her hand and warmth rushed back into her fingers, making them ache. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z How do you begin to let go of the moon? From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z She gave a little huff as she let go of the sound dial and sat down on the sofa. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of us are uncomfortable with this, and we cannot let go for more than a few inches before stopping ourselves. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Too heavy for Frightful to hold; she let go. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z If he lets go suddenly, you will fall! A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z She took a sip of water, but never let go of my hand. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z I’m not sure I can let go of it yet. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z He let go, laughed lightly, and said, “Just a game. Don’t you like games?” In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z She let go of his reins, draping them over the high front of the saddle, and clicked her tongue. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z He meant Dickinson, but again, there are things you let go by. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “You kids, don’t let go of each others’ hands. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z But I still couldn’t let go of the idea. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z Then they let go, but stay close, keeping an eye on me. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z But by letting go of the control stick to shout, the puppy has returned full command of the craft to Dr. Loofah. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She got ideas into her head and would not let go of them, no matter what the weather. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z I was afraid to let go, afraid that so close to deliverance, in two feet of water, I would drown. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The Bull let go, and the bag fell into the dark, gaping well, so far down that Virgil didn’t even hear it land. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He let go of the sword and tried to retreat, walking backward, but he tripped on the dog and fell. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Meggie turned her head aside when Capricorn finally let go of her chin. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z The partners let go, and circle in opposite directions until the words “lose your partner in the ocean.” Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z He was so scairt he couldn’t let go of that dress. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a fistful of my hair and wouldn’t let go. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Pushed by the other people in the crowd, Jinjoo was forced to let go of her mother’s hand and fell to the floor. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z And Capricorn actually did let go of her arm. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z If you didn’t let go in time, the pull-back could wrench you off balance and spin you overboard. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z She lets go, you get into the car, she says bye, you close the door. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z My father and I broke out laughing until the crab let go and plopped back into the water. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He pressed down on Mole’s chest, then let go. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z “I promised I wouldn’t let go of you tonight,” he explained. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He’d let go of his weapon, and it hung from the strap on his shoulder. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z Are you tempted, Djo, just to let go and be at peace? Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Sometimes, I just hang there against the railing, letting go of the banister altogether, stretching my arms up high above my head. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She kept talking, but Ivy’s attention snagged around what June had just said—I missed you—and wouldn’t let go without a fight. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z Not until he has let go of all he has, and give it to me. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of Lady Meng’s hands and reached into his robe. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Dell was let go after only three months. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z A movement below: he let go of the flower, sighted, fired. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Under the carefully planned handoff, the two spies would be let go at precisely the same moment. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z “I want you to believe the rock will fall and that the rock will not fall when I let go of it.” The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z She let go of my hand and walked away. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z Momma’s hand tightened and let go, and I saw the small figure plodding along, tired and old- mannish. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Most of it Genie let go in one ear and out the other, only because if there was one thing he knew about Ernie, it was that he was a sucker for girls. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z When I let go, the pink rushed back into my white thumbprint on her skin. The Woman Warrior 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Dana quickly let go of Roy’s face and folded his hands primly, in case the driver was looking in the mirror. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t have thought that her hand could be so strong, but she was holding on to him, not letting go. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Uriah smacks him in the side, and he lets go. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She settled beneath the sheltering apron of a bush and let go. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z She found it a sweet relief to skip merrily around the room and let go of her nagging suspicion that something nefarious was going on. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z Wednesday held the grip for another half-minute, and then he let go. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z I did not want to let go of her at all, but I broke free and embraced my daughter and then took her child into my lap. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He also let go of Goober’s shirt and pulled out his own screwdriver. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “People there only dream that it is China, because if you are Chinese you can never let go of China in your mind.” The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z He lowered himself slowly into the pipe, then let go. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He wants to let go, desperately, but his fingers are stone. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z She lets go of Daniel to avoid being ripped apart. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Everybody bawled, there was some kind of massive family reconciliation, and Didu hasn't let go of me since. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Anya twisted to look back at Alfhercht while she kept her hand on the key, as if letting go of it meant it would vanish into the keyhole. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z The only time I let go is when we’re in the store and I have to pay. Free Lunch 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z She would tell me that if I ever let go and were killed by an onrushing car, she would beat me back to life. Between the World and Me 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Andrea holds on to me, and when she lets go, she asks, ‘Where have you been?” Piecing Me Together 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z They hung on tight to each other, longer than Maya had ever hugged Joaquin or Grace, and then let go. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z Malcolm let go of the canoe and quickly picked up Lyra, and Alice, turning to see what was happening, said, “Oh, God, no.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z It became clear that I would not let go of him. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z He loosens his grip on my hand, but I notice he doesn’t let go. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z His fingers twist into my hair as he grabs a fistful and pulls, dragging me back into the living room, where he lets go. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z If he would’ve let go of my arm for just one second I would’ve run like the devil was chasing me. Bud, Not Buddy 1999-09-02T00:00:00Z “Don’t let go!” he yelled, stretching his tan arms outward until his fingertips touched the water. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z In all the commotion, he had not let go of her hand. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Just as the pig wrenched the statue loose from its pedestal, I let go. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z Eliza scolded him, but he wouldn’t let go, and he’s so big and strong she couldn’t get away from him. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z She let go of the resentment and doubt and anger she’d been harboring since Camp Jupiter. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He let go when he heard Naomi walk by. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z She let go of Mr. Blowfish’s hand real quick. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Jon let go his grip on the girl's hair, and she scuttled backward, away from them. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z His hands and arms felt like iron—they would never break, he would never let go. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z She sweeps me into a hug and holds on like she never plans to let go. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He was so much taller than I that we jostled each other down the steps, so I let go of his arm and slipped my hand into his. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z Now there was a constant odor, and Brian took another look at the pilot, found him rubbing the shoulder and down the arm now, the left arm, letting go more gas and wincing. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z She lets go of the straps of her backpack, and I can see her hands are shaking a little. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z They both fell, and in falling, Junior let go the cat, which, having been released in mid-motion, was thrown full force against the window. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z When she reached Uncle Darnell, he stood up and wrapped himself around her or she wrapped herself around him and they didn’t let go for a long, long time. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z Sticky, however, had grown confused in his fright and would not let go of Milligan’s jacket. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Looking back, I think it was then that I quietly began to let go of the idea that there was any reversing his course, that he'd ever belong solely to me and the girls. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z The Colonel let go of my sweater, and I reached down and picked up the cigarettes. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z “She don’t know nothing, don’t say nothing. Mother, let go the man’s hand.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Just for a second, she imagines it—letting go. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z But as scared as I am to hold on, I’m even more scared to let go. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z "No, don't let go of me," he says. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z You have to learn when to hold on and when to let go. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z By the time she got there, at least the snake had let go. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z A look from Mrs. Coulter, and he let go and moved back a hand’s breadth. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z She let go and sprawled back on the grass in convulsions of laughter. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z So if he let go of the vine and did not find her within a finger snap, it was all up for both of them. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I wanted to let go of my feelings for a little while, to pull in my moat bridge. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Buckley let go of Bigger’s arm and hoisted the window; a cold wind swept in and Bigger heard a roar of voices. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z I didn’t know how to let go of anything. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z Then the jerk let go and put his hand on my shoulder. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z She let go of Finn’s arm and stepped forward. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z When we got to the store, I let go of Laleh’s hand to get the door, and she ran straight for the counter. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z “Stuck at the bottom of the pond, only this time the mud wasn’t letting go.” Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of his hand and put my arm around his shoulders. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Henny was dead, of course, but all of his life the mother had knit socks for him and she couldn’t let go of the habit. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of his beard and grabbed the hair on his head. The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z When he said that, my body just let go. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “I don’t believe it, I’m still eight inches short. . . .” said Ron furiously, letting go of his parchment, which sprang back into a roll. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z Is the reason that I can’t let go of this trapped inside my head? The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She lets go of my hand, drains the cup, gives it back, and then holds her hand up until I take it again. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It seems like a miracle, but it’s just what happens a lot of times when you let go. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z And instead of letting go, he tightened his grip, pulling me farther off balance. Z for Zachariah 1976-07-29T00:00:00Z I guess I’m more irritated about how today has started than I realize, because Chelsea lets go of me and says, “What’s wrong?” Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z In the darkness, the pressure of his fingers seemed like the only real thing in the world, and if she let go, all the pieces of her would scatter, spinning wildly into the black. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z He let go of every former vestige in his life, except football. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z When I let go, she gives me a little shove. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Nettie never let go my waist This my husband Samuel, she say, pointing up. The Color Purple 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Velia didn’t move, but she let go of my hand too. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z She let go with her left hand for a moment and then grabbed the branch again. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z Zooey let go the snowman and picked up a pencil to play with. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z However, once the lights went off—Toby unable to get comfortable on the couch because of the bruise his dad had tattooed on his ribs—he finally let go. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Hugo began to think about running away, but at that moment, as if reading his mind, Uncle Claude grabbed the back of the boy’s neck and didn’t let go until they reached the train station. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z He could feel it vibrating and let go; it hung in midair, unsupported, at exactly the right height for him to mount it. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z The pale brother let go of Tariq and threw up his hands. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z The dog did not let go, but there was space where its body had been. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z I laughed to let her know it was all right, but I wouldn’t let go. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z He still felt like he wasn’t breathing, but the tension started to ebb a little, letting go of his stomach. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z Now that we’re older, maybe I can let go of the last lingering envious feelings. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Without letting go of my hand, she leaned closer and I heard, felt, very softly, her hot breath in my ear. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Boy, put your hands over my mouth and pinch my nose. Don’t let go.” Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z “Yes. Hang on to my middle. Tight. Do not let go.” Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z But recently, it seemed the truths I’d clung to the hardest were the ones I needed to let go of the most. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z Then Anya, Marina, and the three girls let go long enough to compose themselves. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I couldn’t quite get myself to let go of the tension in my neck, my jaw, my stomach. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of Abuelita's hand long enough to give the ear pendant a spirited flick. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I shook my head and let go of Pita’s hand. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Strangely, he didn’t let go of my hand when we got back to the truck. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “Right, let go and I’ll catch it and tie us up.” The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z Mark let go of the device just before he hit the sharp corner of the slowly rising hatch door, leaping to catch Alec’s hand and grab at the metal with his other. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z When Stuart has his drink, he settles next to me on the sofa, squeezes my hand and doesn’t let go. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I held on to her hand and did not want to let go. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z I let go, and he falls on the grass, his trunks so far up his butt it looks like he’s wearing a thong. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z I don’t know how to let go a grudge. Girls Like Us 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z He let go of my neck, but before I could react, he reached behind a nearby sales desk and brought out a huge double-bladed brass axe. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z The blond kid—Dalton—tries to wrench the keys from my hand, but I won’t let go of them. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Mrs. Weasley let go of Harry, who hesitated for a moment, then walked over to the desk and laid upon it the Sorting Hat, the ruby- encrusted sword, and what remained of Riddle’s diary. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z The four of us moved together, as a unit, no one wanting to let go. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z She let go of her nose, held her breath, and turned the bag upside-down. Crash 1996-03-19T00:00:00Z He knew that the hold he had was a deadly one and he wasn’t going to let go. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Have been rubbing it since that audition, one hand stealing winter coats and eating chips, and the other, it turns out, not letting go of that frickin’ rabbit foot. Better Nate Than Ever 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z I felt Sean sit next to me as I let go of all I had been holding inside the past few weeks. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “Now just let go of the branch with your other hand and hold on to me tight.” Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z I was tugging at my arm but he wouldn’t let go, and I couldn’t get my cannula on with only one hand. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z The image was too ecstatic to hold in place, and, finally, I let go, and fell asleep. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z I kick and scream and roar with laughter, but he holds tight, refusing to let go. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z Out of the corner of my eye I see a toddler refusing to let go of his helium prize. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z Kaori let go of Gen so she could put her hand on her heart. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z We let go of Mama to devour Papa with hugs and kisses. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z Emma walked on one side of me, silent and brooding, never letting go of my arm, while on the other Millard hummed to himself and kicked at stones. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “I’m scared, Goggles,” Sonia whispers to her brother in English, seeking his hand and refusing to let go. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z He squeezed Kohl’s hand tighter—a silent promise that he wouldn’t let go. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z They seemed glad enough to see me, but I could tell that they weren’t quite ready to let go of their time together. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Mami let go our hands and ran under the roof overhang, where water fell in a thick stream. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z They were stronger than she and in a few seconds they had forced her to let go. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z And then I let go of her hand. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone is holding my coat; I try to wrench myself away, but the hands don't let go. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z Joaquin froze when she touched him, but Birdie didn’t let go. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z But Jacob let go of my hand and yelped, suddenly shaking, falling to the dim forest floor. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z Percy didn’t want to argue, but he couldn’t let go of the hope. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z I asked as we let go of each other. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Some things are hard to let go of. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z I would’ve thrown it over the rail, but he almost had it and I couldn’t let go. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Caleb grabs my hand, squeezing my palm so tightly it hurts, but I don’t let go. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She couldn’t let go because she didn’t get it. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z Sammy pulled his foot out, and I let go of the trap, which snapped shut. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z When I got going fast enough, I would let go of the trigger and coast. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z But the ones as got a good look claims it had a great fat mouse in its mouth, and it never let go, even when the bullets came after it.” The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z Maybe then we can begin to fear less, to make fewer wrong assumptions, to let go of the biases and stereotypes that unnecessarily divide us. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z She let go of my shirt with one hand and slapped me as hard as she could across my free. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z One arm was livid with bruises, red turning purple, the clear, brutal marks of a big hand that had gripped her hard and not let go for some time. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z Then everyone let go at the same time and the Po-2, heavy with bombs, struggled up from the sandy soil to climb above the pine or birch trees. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z The man was forced to hug the tree, and his hands were tied to prevent him from letting go. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z What could I say about what I had done to my parents and to Sam that wouldn’t scare him into letting go? The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z In a show of solidarity, Anthony refused to run for reelection as secretary, letting go of control of the organization she had founded two years before. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I shook my head, let go of Miles’s hand, and went to sit next to Jetta. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z I let go of the towel pillowed under my head, and my arm drifted off the bench to float weightless in midair. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Then she felt the heat on her fingers and let go, and the flaming stick dropped over the ledge and into the river. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z Brian let go of the controls and moved his feet away from the pedals as the pilot put his hands on the wheel. Hatchet 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z His dance spreads to his arms, he lets go of my feet, but I hang on, my toes flat against his back. Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z So after a bit, I let go of her and stand on my own two feet. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z Cap was so shocked that he crumpled against the stall door when she let go. Schooled 2000-02-29T00:00:00Z But my sister could not let go of our home. The One and Only Ivan 2012-01-17T00:00:00Z Neel heard his sister exhale and felt her hand trembling in his before she let go. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z “You can let go if you need to.” The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z His wife would not let go and was dragged for several feet before being kicked away. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z Mamá turned around to look at Special Agent Gonzales without letting go of Pita. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z High John let go of me and made a disgusted noise in his throat. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z When Axel’s dad arrives at George, ready to take Ray into his own arms, George can’t let go. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “I’m afraid you’ll have to let go of his hand for the procedure,” the scythe said. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z Gat let go of me and leaned back into the water. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z He rocked against me, not letting go, his hands reaching up for my elbows as I bent over him. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Hanako felt if she let go of her brother, they would both drown right in the middle of the living room. A Place to Belong 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Then, after the briefest pause, he let go of the photo itself, the image of the woman still compelling, though smeared and oily. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z When I took him by the arm, he let go of Lianne. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Hearing this, I grip his arms tighter, refusing to let go. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Part of me wanted to pull away, and part of me couldn’t let go. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z The Weird Sisters stopped playing, applause filled the hall once more, and Harry let go of Parvati at once. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z He lets go of my waist and waves his hand in front of his purple face until he stops sputtering. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z I yank my hand away from hers, and she lets go, but I stay standing at the table. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He doesn’t hold me until I ask him to let go, but I still can’t help but love him for it. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The Queen let go of his hand and raised her arm. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z I drifted, free from all thoughts beyond Don’t let go! The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z He making sounds as though he were in pain, as though something had him by the throat and wouldn’t let go. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z If they let go, the balloon would be swept off course at once, and to judge by his glance at the compass, would be swept toward Nova Zembla at nearly a hundred miles an hour. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z My dad lets go of me and looks away without another word, his truck still rumbling. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z After a few seconds longer, I wipe my wet face on his shirt, let go, and put a little space between us. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z I socked him over the head with a fence picket to make him let go. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z I hit the water and instantly let go of the shield. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z I let go of my grandfather’s body and stood up, every nerve ending tingling with an instinct I didn’t know I had. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z “Do as he says, child. Come now, let go.” The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z Refusing to let go of their ropes, the camaradas rushed into the river, fighting against the current. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z In rugby, when you’re tackled, you have to let go of the ball. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z “We need them to fall over, trip, or something so they let go of the necklaces. Then we break them,” Seven said. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z I load my sling and, twirling it above my head, let go of one string. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z And she let go of the boy’s arm and headed toward the black road. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z She let go of my ear and called out: “Paine! You come back here right this second!” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He let go of Rondell’s shirt and pushed him away from the car. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z Momma lets go of my hands and tells me to go take my bath. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z It takes a minute before he lets go of his father’s hand, almost like his father is holding him back, but Mateo manages to break free. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z He lets go of my hands—which feel icy now—and puts his hands on my waist. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z It was the only chance, the only slender hope left to them, and he was going to cling to it until forced to let go. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Hooper let go, backed a step or two, but went on staring at him. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Peggy had almost persuaded him to persevere, to try for just another week, but in the end he had broken down and wept quietly and asked from the heart to be let go home. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z It makes it easier to let go of so much else. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z The clouds were just starting to clear, like cotton-wool tufts reluctantly letting go of one another. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z Rather than crab-walking, I let go of the last of my dignity and just crawled on my hands and knees toward the gauzy light coming from the mouth of the tunnel. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z They finally let go, and Henry clears his throat as he turns to Ronan. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z "You’re the Taylor”—Josh let go of my coat—"who grassed on those little midget Kray Twins who were squeezing my brother for money?” Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z I let go of Peach’s shoulders and mopped wet hair away from my face. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z It’s only by digging my fingers into his ribs that I’m able to make Otto let go. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z Fifty years later he wore the same thick glasses, I’d never seen a whiter shirt, he had a hard time letting go of books, I went up to him. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z It made it easier for me to let go. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z Grace let go of the banister, catching herself before she fell down the last step, and peeked in the bag. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z I let go with the brick and caught him in the middle of his back. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z Like I said, he was not one to let go of a grudge, and several years back Mr. Clem had cheated him in a land deal. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z “All you have to do is let go of that scrap of cloth and let it drift down here to me. The moment you do, your loved ones’ safety is assured. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I let go of her and raise my arms over my head and feel the audience roar louder. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z His other hand let go at once, and he sat up. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, letting go the rope, he quietly dismounted. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of Bits’s hand and knelt down, gathering the pages scattered at his feet. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z When he lets go, I follow Mundín to a place on the couch beside Papito’s recliner, my hand on my chest as if I could reach in and steady my heart inside my ribs. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z It wasn’t until much later, when the sun came up, that Carmen finally let go. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z He let go of the monkey and shut the door. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She tried again to grab the laptop out of my hands, but I refused to let go of it. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Aaron lets go of me and I fall to the ground again, clutching at all the bruises he’s left on my chest. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Isidore stood holding the two handles, experiencing himself as encompassing every other living thing, and then, reluctantly, he let go. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z Kyle let go of the lid and the Dumpster’s rubber cover slammed. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z And then suddenly, thousands of the steel bolts that held the tank together let go. I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 2019-09-03T00:00:00Z “You have to know the right moment to let go or you’ll flop backward into the water and hurt yourself.” The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z But the clatter of lunch trays and cutlery is loud enough, so I let go of the tension in my shoulders. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z I kept praying for her, but it was like Pedrito having to let go of his son. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She wasn’t ready to let go of the woman who had so lovingly raised her and made her who she was. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z I realized that I was still holding her hand and made myself let go. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “She was so little. I can still feel her fingers sliding across my biceps, and then letting go. I never even turned to look back.” Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z “I only didn’t call because you told me not to call,” Paolo said, letting go of her hand as they stepped into line for tea. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z His staff, black yew-wood, all radiance quenched, was grasped in his right hand, and he would not let go of it. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z And so saying, he let go of the Wasp’s prow. Stuart Little 1945-10-17T00:00:00Z I let go of the couch and raced after him. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z “See? Simple. You just make a fist like you already know and then pull back your arm a little and aim for where you want to land and let go.” The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I asked, finally letting go of my brother and wiping my tears with the back of my hand. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z She reached out to pat the girl’s head, but when she did, Ess grabbed hold of her hand and wouldn’t let go. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I will never let go of this knife, no matter what she says, no matter how she says it. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z The dousing extinguished Quackenbush’s rage, and he let go of me. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z Mark looked up at the wheel and slowly let go of it, ready to grab it again if the thing moved. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z “And just what if I don’t let go, bubba,” Red said, aware that he was losing part of the crowd to this newcomer. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z I must have pushed the two boles apart as I stepped up into the place where they joined, and then when I stupidly let go again they closed on my foot like a trap. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She had not let go of the dishpan, and began to hit at Cholly’s thighs and groin with it. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z But in so doing she let go of both the children’s hands. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z When he let go of the hat, it snapped back with a sharp THWACK! Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z I hang there, stunned, so tired that it crosses my mind how much easier it would be to simply let go. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Unlike our family’s hut in Ro Leap, she does not have the privacy of her own space to let go of her emotions. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z When he let go, he wiped his eyes with his finger and smiled. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z We looked at each other, not quite ready to let go, not sure what else to do. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z She lets go of an open drawer and raises her hands as if she’s facing a cop with his gun drawn. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z She tried shaking off his hand, but he wouldn’t let go. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z But next morning I reach for my crutch and don’t let go of it all day. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The sheet bellied out like a sail when Lydia let go. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He pulled her forcefully close, and then, just as quickly, he let go and moved his face away. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z He let go of me and stood back, his hands on his hips. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z He let go of Freebie’s collar and took the candy. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z He stands in one fluid motion, letting go of me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The Station Inspector, not letting go of Hugo, leaned over and moved the fabric until he could see the mechanical man lying on its side, its neck bent backward. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z She nodded her head solemnly, and I nodded back, and then she let go of my hand. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z We let go, then quickly climbed up into the air again. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z She does finally let go of my hand, but she doesn’t leave. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z With a disgusted huff, the Governor let go of Nok's wrist and sat back in his chair. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z “Come, come,” said Botticelli, “let go of your needle. Take hold of my tail. I will lead you to your princess. I promise. ” The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread 2003-08-25T00:00:00Z She wraps her long fingers around it, then lets go. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z Then he turned to the men at the ropes to give the order to let go. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Lavender Brown, Harry noticed, glared at Hermione from a neighboring table through very red eyes, and Hermione immediately let go of Ron’s arm. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Then he tried to push her away, but she wouldn't let go of his jacket and kept thrashing at his chest. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Diana closed her eyes, and, feeling the scream build in her throat, she let go. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I go to hand him the ice, but as I hold it out to him, something comes over me, and I can’t seem to let go of the bag. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z When I heard this I let go of anger and laughed; at the pit’s bottom is no anger. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z But when Bloom let go it was as if somebody across the field had pushed in a detonator’s plunger, exploding a hundred dynamite sticks affixed to Sunflower’s belly. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z This the old woman above her somehow divined, and she cried: “Yes, honey. You just let go, honey. Let Him bring you low so He can raise you up.” Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z Perhaps, in remembering, her spirit let go of the unhappiness. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Baby Girl grab the skirt a my uniform and don’t let go. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I let go of the blaster and push my 3D glasses to the top of my head. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z “And let go of her. If anyone deserves to be hurt, it’s you and your wife. Minders? What a joke. Everyone knows what you are.” Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z But then the music stops, and Keenan lets go of me. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z She isn’t graceful when she lets go of her rollator and flops down, but she looks pleased, just the same. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z When he didn’t let go, I kicked him on the shin. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Like this is her chance before her son flies off, she lets go of the other surprise. A Bird Will Soar 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z “Okay, Mom,” she says, letting go of whatever she was going to say. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z Instead she thought: My mother might’ve looked like this if she’d let go of her anger, if Gaea hadn’t twisted her. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z When she lets go of Charlie, he goes to the corner and stands against the wall frightened and shivering. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z The door swings open and I let go of the rope. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z "Wouldn't it be better, sir, to grab a piece of the floating wood even if it means letting go of the flag? This way, you might live to fight another day for your country." The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z “What if he tries to take the threads that you’re holding? Can he take them even if you don’t let go?” Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z I let go of the pictures and Mrs. Warner came right over. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z She let go of his hand, instead slipping her arm around his, elbows linked like a chain. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z He lets go, giving me a long look. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z I told myself to let go, and my arm jerked up as though it meant to obey, except my fingers were still clenched tightly around the ashtray’s edge. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z He let go of Chuck, stood up, trembling, turned to face their new visitors. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Then without letting go her husband’s hand she stood up amongst us and spoke. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z “If you don’t mind me asking, did she ever tell you why she was let go from the city?” The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z And despite knowing I’m not in the best mental or emotional space, it feels good letting go. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z But as he let go, the air pulled him in. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z She angled toward it and, with a groan of relief, let go of the rock. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z I still had that moment of terror when I let go of the side of the pool or was released by someone holding me up in the water. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z But letting go of something old and building something new that is all my own feels good. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Cole clung to his mother even after she let go, then turned away to hide his misty eyes. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z George let go of the stick and scrambled up a tree, climbing as high as he could go. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z He could secure the thresholds with molten pain and remain; or he could let go and flow back. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z His hand lets go of my mouth and tugs at my pants, pulls them past my hips. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry quickly let go of Ron; the look on his face was murderous. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Even after I let go, I can feel the stupid current. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z It took all the young mouse’s courage to let go of the rope and grab for the thin curving edge. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z When appeased, she let go of him and—as if suddenly realizing she was in the middle of a crowded cafeteria—looked around, her eyes widening. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z Tali blinked and let go of the wooden spoon in surprise, and it fell into the fire. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She held on, and she never let go. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z He let go of my shirt and sat back on his knees. Doing Time Online 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Nathan let go of her hand, then did the only thing he could think of and hugged her. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z She looked as if she might collapse at any minute, but she still had fight left in her and tugged the bag back toward her—surprising Z, who let go. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z “You know the way we feel right now? This connection between us that we don’t understand and we don’t want to let go of? That’s God.” The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z He’s been teetering on the edge of letting go of this specific dream for months now, terrified of it, but the relief is startling, a mountain off his back. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z Suddenly he knelt down beside Mama, put his hat on the floor, grabbed my right hand in both of his, and held on like he’d never let go. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Beau’s teeth were locked onto the rope and I prayed he wouldn’t lose his grip or let go. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She holds me so hard there’s no thought in it of letting go. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z It was trying desperately to maneuver out of the jam, but I didn’t let go. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z It’s a good thing, too, because his hand let go seconds later, too shaky to hold on. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z If the magnets come close to metal, they stick and won’t let go until you pry them off. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z Jake breathed a silent sigh of relief and finally let go of Grace’s hand. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z “So. You bite like a mastiff and never let go. Just like your father, then.” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z He was let go from the Isolate Tower sooner than those who had come with him, for he had learned quicker; but that was all the praise he got. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The lechuzas screeched angrily, let go of us, and scattered themselves around the room. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z I let go of my anxiety and put my total faith in Allah. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z She let go with a flick that triggered the veins to fall neatly into place. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I let go of the hand-rails and ducked under the canvas. A Farewell To Arms 1929-09-02T00:00:00Z Then come the time when I must go and we shook hands fer a long time like as if our fingers didnt want to let go. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go some more ballast and watched the altimeter closely. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z It felt okay to let go when he was around both Nali and his father. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z But they couldn’t let go of the subject. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z His eyes pool with water before he even says a word, and when Mayumi takes hold of his hand, he doesn’t let go. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Fear swept over him in a cold rush; beneath the sheets he could feel his bladder letting go. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z He let go of his arm and ran a finger up the side of the aquarium. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z "Unhand, please, my lord . . . need your milk, the pain ... the chain, don't, unhand, no . . ." The pink face was beginning to purple when Tyrion let go. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z When he saw that I wasn’t going to let go and I wasn’t gonna change my mind, then of course he did go up to the seat where he should have been. Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I was standing in the hallway, holding my sides like I was going to split in two if I let go, which I think I might have. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z My fingers press against it, but he doesn't let go. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “This is my wife, Nina,” he says, letting go of her hand. A High Five for Glenn Burke 2020-02-25T00:00:00Z He lets go of me to hold his hand out toward the woman in the blouse and skirt. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z When he heard of Hill House he had been at first doubtful, then hopeful, then indefatigable; he was not the man to let go of Hill House once he had found it. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z I let go quickly, without looking at him, and sit down on the other side of the car. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z The ones holding my arms and legs let go. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Justin lets go of her and comes back over to me. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z Jack listened to Percival's answer and then let go of him. Lord of the Flies 1954-09-17T00:00:00Z I wasn’t far from the ground so I let go. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She felt a tickling temptation to just let go. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Once they take you, they don’t let go. You’ll be trapped in the spirit world if you go there to find her.” Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z "If you two see either one of them let go, you tell me. And if I find out they did and you didn't let me know, you're gone as well. Now, fix it." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z I take hold of his hand for a second, then let go. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of his mouth and shake my head. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z The more Amanda would not let go of the A, the more Maniac wanted it. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z But until he got that, the Net was his life and he wasn’t about to let go of it. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as I let go, I’d feel my hips start to wobble and then I’d fall over—like a stack of books piled too high. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z She let go of Roy’s tray and spun on her heels. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “Eighteen months ago, I let go of my granddaughter,” she says. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z Thomas noticed he’d let go of Teresas hand without thinking about it. The Maze Runner 2009-10-21T00:00:00Z Think of the sound you make when you let go after holding your breath for a very, very long time. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z He let go of an oar and reached his crooked hand up to the iron ring set in the post at the corner of the jetty. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z “TaShon, I’m going to let go one hand. Throw it around you and catch the trunk. You’ll need to keep still. Let me circle around you. ’ Ninth Ward 2010-08-16T00:00:00Z “The tango is music for those who are sad. The tango is music to help you cry. So you can let go of your sadness. Then you can be happy again.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z The torturers could only force Zeno to let go by stabbing him to death. Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea 2000-02-07T00:00:00Z He smiles but I can only nod back, unable to let go the clench of my teeth. Rules 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Before I could let go of the suddenly limp head, my hand was painted in a gush of warm blood. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z He let go of her hands and held her face. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Even one of Hana’s friends got arrested, but he got let go a few hours later. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z Barack and I had by now let go of the idea that we could be spontaneous. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z From what I knew, drugs didn’t let go of you just like that. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z The old man grunted and with a push he finally let go of Hugo’s arm. The Invention of Hugo Cabret 2007-01-30T00:00:00Z He was unaware that Lydia knelt beside him, gripping his arm like she would plummet off the Earth if she let go, doing the same. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z Jhogo looked terrified as he struggled with the stal-lion's weight, afraid to touch the dead flesh, yet afraid to let go as well. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and inhaled, and we kissed like we did that other day in the sawmill, and neither of us would let go. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z We hugged good night, and when I was just about to let go, he held me a little tighter. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 1999-02-01T00:00:00Z “Don’t let him get you, Harry — don’t let go!” Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I let go of Ruth only to pass through the fence myself. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Her bus came, and she did not let go. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z “Oh — well — he was old,” said Ron, looking thoroughly relieved that she had let go of him. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Thomas let go of the rope he’d used around his chest and heaved his body to the left, scraping along the wall. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z But she didn’t look convinced, and she didn’t let go of my arm. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z His face changed, and he let go my arm. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “So strong they gripped my own thumb fiercely and would not let go. Feeling that fierce tug on my thumb, I could not let them take you away. I simply told them no.” Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z With a squeak of dismay he let go of the plank. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I did not want to let go of him. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z I let go of her hand reluctantly and reply. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z His eyes find mine and I let go of the railings in surprise. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z I refuse to let go of his hand. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z One smote Frodo between the shoulders and he lurched forward with a cry, letting go his paddle: but the arrow fell back, foiled by his hidden coat of mail. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z I let go after a few seconds and headed out of the room. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z It was hilarious to watch the aunties and uncles, lying on the ground, laughing until they cried and blaming each other for letting go of the rope. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z He raised his eyebrows at her; she nodded again and let go. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Arm let go of the General’s shoulders at once, and his face burned with embarrassment. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z When he looked back at his mother, he saw her shudder, and he let go of her hand, pulled her closer, but she resisted. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The dog wouldn't let go, however hard she pulled. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z “But why, Afi? Why must I let go of the only link to who I truly am?” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z Ronan takes a running start and swings the ball out in front of him, but doesn’t let go. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z He let go of his bike, heard it clatter against the floor, the echo reverberating in his head. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He let go of the necklace and it disappeared. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It may seem that every time someone offers you a hand up, they just let go and you slip further down. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z I shake her hand, but I don’t grip hard enough and I let go too quickly. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She looked me in the eye and let go of the necklace. The Line Tender 2019-04-16T00:00:00Z His momentum made his gaze shift up when he let go, and he caught a last glimpse through the small crescent gap. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I was so upset one day that I let go and ran to the bathroom. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He let go of me then, but we stayed almost touching, side by side again, our backs to the car. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t scold him, but she stood stiffly in the circle of his arms until he let go. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z I might’ve run faster but I was still holding the shears—I couldn’t seem to make myself let go—and then the ground went soft beneath me and I knew I’d reached the bog. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Thomas noticed he’d let go of Teresa’s hand without thinking about it. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Never mind, we’ll soon be there. I expect you want your tea,” he said, and he let go my hand because we had reached a bend in the road, and must slow down. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z The rest of his body hung from the Berg, and the man hadn’t let go of him. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z I think of Ethan’s hand on my arm and the fear in his eyes when he let go. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z She says, “He seems to have an idea that he can’t let go of.” The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle 2018-01-23T00:00:00Z A moment more and he let go his hold. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of the steering wheel long enough to pull Candice’s ponytail. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Once again, I felt off balance, as if I was playing tug-of-war and the person I was tugging against let go. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z Nico realized that he was holding Percy’s hand and quickly let go. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They had to wrestle her to the floor before she let go. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z For a moment, Harry thought Voldemort was not going to let go of it, but then it had slid through his fingers and was back in its red velvet cushion. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z At the base of the glass, the water creates a delicate suction, then lets go. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z “Yes,” said Daddy, letting go of my hand and opening his eyes. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z As soon as she let go, Finn turned around, to face away from the street. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He had just gotten his blues harp back, and he wasn’t ready to let go of it. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z He lets go of my hands and does one more big sigh. Mockingbird 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z He shuffled his body to the right as far as the plant would let him, then let go and grabbed another one. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Licorice Breath lets go of my arm, apparently persuaded that I’m not going to flee. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z But when I grab them, she doesn’t let go. Fast Pitch 2021-08-31T00:00:00Z I opened my mouth to tell him to let go, but he swallowed my words. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z “Fine, lets go upstairs so we don’t spoil it,” he said, standing up from the table. The Parker Inheritance 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z By the time she let go of him, Tyrion was breathless and dizzy. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I cough and sweat and tremble but I’m not letting go of the oar. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z Ophie slowed, letting go of her mama’s hand only long enough to feel for the armlike branch that marked the entrance to the burrow. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z The tsotsis were rapidly gaining on the two men, who were being slowed by the heavy paper bags they were unwilling to let go. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z After a moment of wistfulness, I try to let go of these memories, let go of my friends from Kunu Yaku, my beautiful cow, all the other sweet parts of my old life. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z It was withering to useless skin and bones anyhow, which made it easier to let go. Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I let go of his lifeless hand and stand, collapsing into Dad’s chest. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z “You can let go of my arm now,” I finally said after he’d dragged me around a corner. Liar, Liar 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z “You let go,” said the woman, who was surely Beverly’s mother, even though she wasn’t really acting like a mother. Raymie Nightingale 2016-04-12T00:00:00Z “But you’re not finished. It’s a work in progress,” Muhammad says, not letting go. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Billy tried to back away from it, but the barbs wouldn’t let go. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z They appreciated the extra money in their pockets, but they could not let go of the anger they harbored toward those men who reaped the same benefits but refused to join the union. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z When he finally lets go of me, he says, “Have a seat on the couch.” A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z My feet dangling in the air, I squeeze my eyes shut and wrap my arms around his neck, not wanting to let go. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z With no further ceremony Joe hopped on, Bloom let go, and immediately Joe was revolving like a pinwheel about six feet above the ground while Sunflower just trotted out from underneath him. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As soon as his mom let go of him, Park went to his room and wrote Eleanor a letter. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Before she lets go, she locks eyes with me and says, "Have a beautiful holiday." We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I let go of the seat, ashamed to let the Old Ones see how frightened I was. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go and stomped off, and the rest of the team grumbled and peeled off their uniforms, getting ready for the showers. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z Then Tyson let go and laughed with delight, looking Percy over with that massive baby brown eye. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Then she’d let go, with nothing beneath her, and had hit the floor below feet first, sending a jolt of pain up her legs and spine. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I embraced him hard, and when I let go he slumped back to the stone, murping at me. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z I could see he wanted to end the discussion at that point, but somehow I couldn’t let go. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z I nodded, not letting go of the door’s handles. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z When we let go, Alexia hugged Danielle and Anna just the same. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z I let go of the door and swiveled my head to the left. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z He was only able to get it up a few inches before letting go—the weight was too much. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z “Hey wait a minute—” Nick started to grab the old man’s arm, but let go quickly. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z To be held like that, to be let go. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Maybe this means I can let go of some of the guilt. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z I let go of the curtain, turn away, and press my back against the wall, breathing hard. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Before we knew it, the Eiffel Tower’s arms were letting go of the rocket and we were all counting down with mission control. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z The men rowing the boats struck at their hands with the oars, but they would not let go. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z He sighed, let go, and felt a sense of peace. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z Dimple nodded, and he let go of her hand. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z He nodded and she took a deep breath and let go of his arm, and with the wind roaring and blowing hard, she slowly walked the rest of the way by herself. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Then Emma let go, too—Bronwyn and I being all that kept her from falling—and with her hands now free she reached down and clapped them around the tongue. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z He let go and said, “Now you try.” Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z I grab the door handle and then, remembering, let go and pull out my phone. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z He let go of me and we went into the library. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z “Oh no oh no oh no . . .” Thomas let go of the bars and stumbled back a step as the realization hit him. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z And once when she let go of my hand to take her wallet out of her purse at the cash register, I started to slip away to look at the candy. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z Part of me wants to let go of the keg and swim around looking for the skiff before I’m too weak to move my arms. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z He might not have a gutbucket cry or a round-the-corner-and-back-again bend, but he couldn’t let go of the blues any more than he could let go of Cool Papa. Clayton Byrd Goes Underground 2017-05-09T00:00:00Z But she reached out and squeezed Lauren’s arm before letting go and heading back to sit next to Joaquin at the pool. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z “You let go first,” I said, tugging back. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z Daddy didn’t let go, so we all kept holding hands. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z He couldn’t lift his hands to show good intent without causing Koffi to slide off his back, but he let go of his hanjari slowly and deliberately. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z Then she let go of my hand and turned away. Winger 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Your right hand cannot let go, even for a second, or the helicopter will tilt out of control, up-down or left-right. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z He shared his latest aphorism: “Don’t let go too soon, but don’t hang on too long.” Tuesdays with Morrie 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Her grip is tight and I think she won’t let go but then she pushes back my shoulders and she smiles. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z He felt as though he would slide away into the blackness gathering at the edges of his brain if he let go of either of them. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z I nodded, though I didn’t really understand, and she let go. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z Mom said the secret was to know when to let go, to make the other side fall first. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z One dog yanks so hard that I let go of one of the leashes. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z He was scared to think about it, to even entertain the notion, but he found that once he’d acknowledged it, its roots dug into him, refusing to let go. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z No sooner had the other one done so than he let go of me as though I were contaminated. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z He let go of me then and made a sick face and he looked scared then. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z He did not let go and the two rolled over in the waves, slashing water high into the air. Island of the Blue Dolphins 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z Had I considered my prospects in the light of reason, I surely would have given up and let go of the oar, hoping that I might drown before being eaten. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z The officer abruptly let go of his hair, and his face banged against the floor. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z And once my dead friend found me, he wouldn’t let go. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z The man let go of Moss, brought a hand to his mouth and covered it for a moment. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But I wasn’t about to let go and find out. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z He let go and smiled the same wide smile that Pong remembered. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z Like a little grey rat, she thought, he would not let go. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He smashes them into Boss, connecting with his nose and his neck, and the man releases a strangled scream and lets go, falling back into the wake of the churning boat. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z "For, once you have found the Iron Rod, you must grab hold of it and not let go until the destruction is over." When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Once only did I almost let go, that Christmas. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Liam let go of one of my hands to clap him on the back. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z It feels so good, so impossibly good, that I know I will not be the first to let go. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z The press would not let go of it. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z One can speculate that grieving parents were unable to let go of their children’s bodies in a society that viewed the spirit as adhering to the flesh. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z I let go of a friend I'll still miss every day. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z I was so relieved that I almost forgot to let go of the twine. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He wouldn’t let go of her hand and she laughed. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z I do not believe in ghosts, unless they are just lingering atoms from the dead; atoms that didn’t know how to let go of one another. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z Coach blew the whistle and we stopped pulling, but neither of us let go. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z When they got to me, Abuela let go of my mom and took my hand. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z Beatrice let go of the bag and braced for a blow that never came. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z When Erin let go of my mom’s hand, she took Stephanie’s in its place. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z At the rear entrance, Mrs. Stockton let go of my ear long enough to pound her fist on the door. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She didn’t let go until the plane stopped and the grandmother slipped her hand away and muttered something about foolish people who could not build planes well. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z I let go of Rabia and Elizabeth’s hands and slowly applaud. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z “We gained control of many things. But we had to let go of others.” The Giver 1993-04-01T00:00:00Z And when it came to the girls, anyway, I tried to let go of any guilt. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z After twelve turns, she’d let go of his hand and laughed at him. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It’s as if my soul wants to let go of it, to climb into that space where Kasim is lingering. American Street 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Nodding, then, he let go and went to the doorway. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Laughing, Harry broke free of the rest of the team and hugged Ginny, but let go very quickly. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z It was as if something all wound up in a ball inside of her had let go at the sight of him just that minute. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z Pa spun into a fixing frenzy repairing tack, mending his boots, and moving from room to room tending to all the things he’d let go during planting season. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z He let go of Javier’s hand and moved up next to her. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Momma has her arm around me on the sectional and won’t let go. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Ghost stories revealed how people who died wouldn’t let go of whatever they were holding. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The hyena let go of her wrist and expertly got to her throat. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Willow hugs her back, pats her on the shoulders before letting go. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Slowly Cole let go of his ancestors and allowed the stone to become his anger. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z “Yes, but tell him you never loved him,” he said gently, letting go of her face. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Eventually, they fell into a fevered sleep that deepened until they simply let go. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z When Al lets go of me, I thrash again and slip down to the ground. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z She lets go of one corner of the bag as I reach for it. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z When she had enough momentum, she let go. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z And by the time Turner stood, the sheriff had suddenly let go and backed away as his father’s arms windmilled in the moonlit air, and he was over the ledge. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z Harry let go of the Cup, but he clutched Cedric to him even more tightly. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Nothing except what her body needed to do to hang on, to never let go. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z But the keg is helping me float, letting me get my strength back, and if I let go I may never find it again. The Young Man and the Sea 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z She tilts her nose toward our hands, comfortably clasped together and not wanting to let go. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Tobias lets go of my hand to open the door, and the fire alarm screeches in my ears, but we keep running. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Presto let go of the wheel and held his palms up in the air. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z She pulls back from me but I don’t let go. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z “But we’re supposed to be six feet—” I start to say as she moves away from me, stretching our arms out but refusing to let go. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z In the same moment she felt it fill her body to the brim, she knew that it was too much—far too much—but she didn’t let go. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z He hugged the granite face and wondered how long he could stay there before exhaustion forced him to let go. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z The medium was so startled, he let go without a struggle. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z I waved it, like a flag of truce, once, twice...The breeze caught it, and I let go. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z Even when the man let go, she couldn’t seem to move. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Soon as Grandpa got out of sight it was as if somebody had wound Mama and Aunt Loma up and let go the spring. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z Alex let go of the steering wheel, grabbed the harpoon gun, and fired. Stormbreaker 2000-09-04T00:00:00Z I love feeling the beat of the drums in my body and letting go of everything as I dance. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She let go the branch and squeezed his hand. Bridge to Terabithia 1997-10-21T00:00:00Z He felt himself slipping into darkness and blinked hard, doggedly clinging to life, willing himself to not let go. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z He’d been surprised by that too; he’d glanced down at her and then back at Redemption, but he squeezed her hand tightly and didn’t let go for a while, forgetting even how strong he was. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I think maybe it will distract him enough to make him let go of my arm. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “A fearsome lot. Nothing scares me worse than stilt-walkers in pink scales and feathers. If one was after me, I’d laugh so hard my bladder might let go.” A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z And I don’t let go, even as my insides turn into gooey, sticky sweetness. Pride 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “Yes. But no pennies today. When I set you down you must hold on to my leg. Don’t let go, no matter what. A new game, see?” In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson 1984-10-12T00:00:00Z I fell into her arms and, for the very first time, hugged her as if I would never let go. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z The man let go of Julie as he howled in pain. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z This trip gives him the perfect excuse to let go of the burden of his family for a little while, at least. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Clutching his hairpin sword, Sir Will let go of the giant’s hand and stepped across the lawn to continue his adventure. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z It briefly knocked the wind out of him, but Carlos wouldn’t let go. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I held on tight to my sister’s hands, no longer afraid of anything but that she might let go. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z He whined again, and then let go of my pant leg long enough for one high bark. The Honest Truth 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z This time, I let go of the inhibitions, the safeguards I’ve taught myself to always hold up. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z “If I broke anything, I could probably fix it,” Celia says, but she does not let go. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The small hand on Maddie’s shoulder didn’t let go, all through the climb. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z She’s still holding my hand, and I don’t know what to say, but I’m also afraid that she’s going to let go, so I grip her fingers in mine even tighter. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z She let go of the bucket and grabbed Brigid’s hand. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z Lyra’s captor thrust her forward like a trophy, without letting go, and said something. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z I stand him up and let go just as Mrs. Robins comes over. Finding Langston 2018-08-14T00:00:00Z Byron let go of my ear and thought for a second. The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z If one confesses and the other doesn’t, the one who confesses will be rewarded by being let go, while the other one will get a five-year term. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z All I had to do to save myself was let go of the stupid fishing rod, but it was the biggest tarpon I’d ever seen and I wanted desperately to catch it. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z He pulled her downward, then let go before they both fell into the trees. Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z I let go, and plunge into the funnel, finally ready to know the unknowable depths of Challenger Deep. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z If she let go, her pageant dreams and her secret, more important dream would wash away with it. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z Why was he exiled, and I let go free? The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z It would be so much easier to let go. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z I stand still in the road, letting go of the rice pot to wipe dirt and tears from my cheeks. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The shark let go of the fish and slid down, swallowing what he had taken as he died. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z He hadn't let go of her arm, even though she'd recovered her balance. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z Reluctantly, she let go of them in her heart. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z He let go of Esperanza and fetched his bike, wishing he hadn’t brought it, certain it would get in the way. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z But when I grabbed for it, he didn’t let go. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z If this was to be my life now, if this really was where I’d be stuck, then I did have to let go of what happened with Nabila. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He paused when Bodega let go of Vera’s shoulders and clenched his fists. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Dicey let go of the vine in exasperation and ran to help. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z Henry let go of Naomi and dragged Beto out of the car and slapped him hard. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z Drew was holding hands with Erin, but she let go of him and walked up to Elle. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z “I just relax and...let go, I guess. Then I lift up like a balloon.” Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z I give him a kiss and, before he can object any further, I let go and turn to Johanna. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z Her arms are around me so tight that I can't even hug her back, so I rest my head on her shoulder and I try to stay still so that she won't let go. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z Darius was still holding on to her as if he was afraid of what would happen if he let go. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z He refused to let go, instead hauling me closer so he could snarl his next words in my face. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I let go of the leash, clapped my hands, and told my dog to go home. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z She let go of her book bag and dragged me by my arm. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She holds the corner of the picture for a second and then lets go. A Step from Heaven 2001-04-30T00:00:00Z Then he let go of my hand, and he and Silly got into his car. Kira-Kira 2004-02-01T00:00:00Z If you just clung tightly enough and refused to let go, you might...well, you might get to live. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z The man’s hands shook so much, he dropped his knife and let go of me. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z By the time Enzo let go of George’s leg and George ran back up to the suite, Aunt Daisy was practically howling too. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z Something in me did not want to give up on life, was unwilling to let go, wanted to fight to the very end. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Night and day, one or the other sat with him and did not let go of his hand for fear he would run to the land of the spirits. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I squeeze hers back, expect her to let go but she doesn't. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z I closed my eyes and counted backward, letting go of everything my mind and body was tied to. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z He let go of the weapon like a hot potato. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z As the commissioner tried to leave, Wah-Ti-An-Kah blocked his path to the door and let go of his blanket. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z “So, like this, shake, a hand tap, and then you clutch my hand, let go, and high-five, then finger tap with style, and point. You’ll get it, sir, you’ll get it!” Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z Conrad’s eyes got large and his forehead wrinkled as he let go of the train’s engine and Grandma placed it in the gift box with our other contributions. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z The familiar square shape filled his palm, and he gently squeezed it before letting go. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z He let go of my hair, and I watched him get up and run back to the boys on the field. Purple Hibiscus 2003-10-01T00:00:00Z I let go and was about to punch him in the face, when I heard my name. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z As they approached the fence surrounding the field where the large wicker basket and deflated balloon rested on the ground, Guy let go of the hands of both his wife and the boy. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z I take his hand, holding on tightly, preparing for the cameras, and dreading the moment when I will finally have to let go. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z "If either of you let go, you're both off the team." Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z Then they let go of their branches and floated down to the ground, and the forest gradually filled with the sounds of creatures scurrying through dead leaves. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z He lets go of my shoulders, but I keep looking into his face. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z In that moment as she let go, I started to scream, seeing this dangerous man lunging closer. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z I finally let go of my bag and hiked up toward it. We Were Here 2009-10-05T00:00:00Z It’s not that easy, letting go of it. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Only when they got crazy and unmanageable were they let go. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z I let go of my mom’s hand to shake the detectives’ hands. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z “Hard to work. Good sun, bad drainage. Least productive acres on the property. He knows that. That’s why he asked for it. Knows it’s the only piece I’d think of letting go.” Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z It startled Tendai so much, he almost let go, but the fright charged him with enough energy to try again. The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm 1994-04-01T00:00:00Z "You best get used to it! You are stuck with winter until you let go of the Black Tortoise." When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z I turn to ask Voxy to hold it for me so I can search more, but I realize I can’t let go of it. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z I grabbed Dad’s arm, then quickly let go in embarrassment. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Her shoulders slump and she releases the deepest breath, as if she’s letting go of everything she wanted to say. On the Come Up 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z He let go, and Pia stumbled back but didn't fall. Look Both Ways 2019-10-08T00:00:00Z Pita let go of Papá’s neck and turned to look at me, her eyes full of fear, and something else—doubt, I think. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z It’s like all of a sudden he let go a million moths all over the dusty furniture and swan-neck shadows and in our bones. The House on Mango Street 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z But Father didn’t let go, and he was shouting. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z “Then why are you the one that keeps letting go?” The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z I let go, quickly stepping back before the dizzying urge to kiss her overwhelms me again. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z The only help for my condition, then as now, is that I refused to let go of what I loved. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The man yelled and let go of the knife. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Then, when it let go, freeing her to take in gulp after gulp of air, she saw burning owls at the window grinning and beckoning to her with charred feathers. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z His shoulder hit the angel’s, and knocked Balthamos off balance; and in throwing out a hand to save himself, the angel let go of the insect dæmon. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Dad twirled me toward the counter and let go of my hand. The First Rule of Punk 2017-08-22T00:00:00Z I swallow a large dose of oxygen and let go. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z It’s something constitutional, an inability to let go. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Aurelia clung to the collar with both small hands, terrified to let go. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She tells me when we let go, but no words of love exit her mouth. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z Unsuspecting, George energetically attacked my mother’s breast only to let go of it instantly and start hollering because of the hot pepper. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Surprised though he was, Jackson resisted the urge to let go and catch the bucket. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z He let go of Javier’s mom and moved into the room, giving his mother a chance to greet her. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z I let go of her neck, but my pain didn’t go away. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z She had the feeling of letting go, of floating away. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z But then there’s a little break in the crowd and he lets go. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z At once the aeronaut lowered his arm in a signal, and the witches let go of the rope. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z He let go of my arm, turned and went down the stairs. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He let go of the hammer when it was pointing at the giant. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z When it came time to finally let go of his hand, I felt the first touch of cold air work its way in from outside. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z A warmth spread down the front of her dress when Aziza’s bladder let go. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z I let go of his throat and grab his phone out of his pocket. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z A couple of feet from the entrance, Marlena lets go of the halter and leans hard to the left. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z |
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