as in to free
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
uncaged the bird and let it fly away
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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Such maneuvering could then potentially free the Heat from being hard-capped at the first tax apron (although still highly unlikely).
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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The letter does not include permission for Anthropic to release Fable, a less powerful version of Mythos.
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Harvard’s research confirms that AI liberates managers from coordination and relay tasks, freeing them for judgment, contextual intelligence, and human connection that no system can replicate.
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He is liberated from the constraints of [Republican leaders like] a Paul Ryan or a Mitch McConnell.
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Rodríguez reported earlier that at least 33 people had been rescued so far, including several children.
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On Saturday, an 11-month-old baby was rescued from the ruins of a building.
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Energy-saving tips, according to DTE DTE says high temperatures can result in a higher energy bill.
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Scheffler missed the fairway, landing his drive on a hill along the right side, while Hovland’s was clean, save for some casual water.
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“Uncage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncage. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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