free world
noun
often capitalized F&W
: the part of the world where democracy and capitalism or moderate socialism rather than totalitarian or Communist political and economic systems prevail
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Ledecky, McIntosh and Titmus have held the 400 free world record within the past 25 months, with Titmus taking it from Ledecky, McIntosh taking it from Titmus and Titmus taking it back with a 3:55.38 last summer at the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Dave Sheinin, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
Not exactly the best way to talk about who should be the leader of the free world, but a gaffe does not a monster make.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
Many comments on Obama’s Instagram post came from Chappell Roan devotees disappointed to see that the former leader of the free world is not on board with their cause just yet.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
In his first public remarks since dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday, Biden pledged during a somber 10-minute address to spend his last six months in office working to make sure the United States remains strong, secure and the leader of the free world.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
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Dave Sheinin, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
Not exactly the best way to talk about who should be the leader of the free world, but a gaffe does not a monster make.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
Many comments on Obama’s Instagram post came from Chappell Roan devotees disappointed to see that the former leader of the free world is not on board with their cause just yet.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
In his first public remarks since dropping out of the presidential race on Sunday, Biden pledged during a somber 10-minute address to spend his last six months in office working to make sure the United States remains strong, secure and the leader of the free world.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
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“Free world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20world. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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