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free hands

noun

plural of free hand

as in latitudes

the right to act or move freely gave him free hand in managing the club

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Recent Examples of free hands The free hands-on workshop is designed to show small business owners how artificial intelligence can help with marketing. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 This art and literacy program at the library’s City Heights branch provides weekly, free hands-on art-making activities based on the museum’s collection. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 For a few seconds, the phones are overwhelmed by the free hands of fans who simply want to wave at Myers and maybe catch a smile or a wink in return. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025

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That could again bring aurora to northerly latitudes, although the timing and strength of any CME impact remain uncertain.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Viewing times and positions are best suited for observers at mid-northern latitudes; check a local skywatching app for exact timing in your area.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 July 2026

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This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.

— Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 26 June 2026

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Otero Alcántara has been the highest profile dissident jailed in Cuba since the July 11, 2021, protests over Cuba’s lack of freedoms and worsening economy.

— Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
In recent years, those freedoms have been demonized, Levinson acknowledged, which is why people can’t take democracy for granted.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of freedoms

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The wonky physics can't be too wonky, because janky controls can go from amusing to annoying pretty quickly.

— Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Missiles have been fired from drones before, but those were remote-piloted aircraft with a human operating the flight controls from the ground.

— David Szondy July 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

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