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Where Zepeda mostly looks to create space from in close, Stevenson adds a wrinkle to his game, either creating space or tying up one of his opponent's arms while looking to land with his free hand while also putting foe out of position through pressure.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The proposal still requires approval from EU member states but, if adopted, travelers could soon be guaranteed a lot more free hand luggage than is currently standard on the region’s budget airlines.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Interlace the fingers of one hand with the toes of the opposite foot and gently massage the bottom of your feet with the thumb of your free hand.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 June 2025
And his objective for this Mideast trip – to do lots of deals – will clash with Israeli priorities, namely to employ a completely free hand against Hamas and to see Iran’s nuclear program dismantled.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The proposal still requires approval from EU member states but, if adopted, travelers could soon be guaranteed a lot more free hand luggage than is currently standard on the region’s budget airlines.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
Interlace the fingers of one hand with the toes of the opposite foot and gently massage the bottom of your feet with the thumb of your free hand.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 7 June 2025
And his objective for this Mideast trip – to do lots of deals – will clash with Israeli priorities, namely to employ a completely free hand against Hamas and to see Iran’s nuclear program dismantled.
—Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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Being undocumented in the United States, whether by crossing the border without authorization or overstaying a visa, is typically considered a civil violation rather than a criminal offense.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia have recently updated their recommendations for pregnant women, with significantly more activity suggested than before as well as much greater latitude for athletes.—
Starre Vartan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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In the coastal Pacific, by contrast, cool waters flow in from higher latitudes and rarely allow ocean temperatures to exceed the high 70s.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The true American idea has always been fueled by hope, by optimism, by inclusion, by freedom.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Texas measles outbreak served as a warning shot in the new vaccine wars, pitting different parts of the country against each other, with a focus on maximizing individual freedoms versus the common good.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company posted 6,955 lines of assembly language code to GitHub under an MIT license, allowing anyone to freely use, modify, and distribute the code that helped launch the personal computer revolution.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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And when the restaurant gets its liquor license, the bar in the middle of the dining room will begin serving drinks.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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