free hand

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Recent Examples of free hand Amid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications. Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 Being up in the air though, sucks the moisture from your skin including your hands, which is where a scent-free hand cream comes in handy. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 Hathaway holds onto her belongings with her free hand. Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 However, while the auditor has a relatively free hand to examine state agencies, Missouri law restricts the ability of the auditor to initiate audits of municipalities. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free hand
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Noun
  • Medicare Advantage plan members can face prior authorization for many services, whereas Original Medicare has considerably fewer situations requiring approval.
    Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • In January, the US Food and Drug Administration gave marketing authorization to certain nicotine pouches for the first time, allowing sales of 10 flavors of popular brand Zyn to help adult smokers quit or cut back on their tobacco use.
    Jeffrey Kopp, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.
    Stephen Fowler, NPR, 14 July 2025
  • The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • This is suitable for gamers who want the freedom of a wireless connection but with the agility of a USB connection.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Throughout his directing career, Eastwood has translated his belief in personal responsibility and personal freedom—an ideal of independence—into art.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.
    Maria Trochimezuk, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The legislation limits individuals to redeeming 5,000 bottles a day and requires redemption centers to record the name, driver’s license and license plate of anyone returning over 2,500 bottles.
    Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2025
  • After the necessary licenses and permits weren’t granted by Barcelona City Council, however, Barca had to cancel its plan and arrange to hold the Gamper at the Johan Cruyff Stadium which has just 6,000 seats.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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