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Recent Examples of free hand
Slide sharp edge to right, across the stone, applying pressure with help from your free hand.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Riders need to stay on the bull for eight seconds to qualify for a score, with their free hand raised in the air.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 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
In the videos, the singer can be seen holding hands with fellow Wicked film series star Michelle Yeoh and interacting with fans behind the barricade with her free hand, attempting to sign autographs before Wen charges at her and puts one arm around her.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
Riders need to stay on the bull for eight seconds to qualify for a score, with their free hand raised in the air.
—Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 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
In the videos, the singer can be seen holding hands with fellow Wicked film series star Michelle Yeoh and interacting with fans behind the barricade with her free hand, attempting to sign autographs before Wen charges at her and puts one arm around her.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
Noun
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Well, this was a controversial authorization.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Administration officials previously have argued that the War Powers Act, which requires congressional authorization for military action lasting more than 60 days, doesn’t apply to Iran because of the ceasefire.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Such satellites sit in highly elliptical Molniya orbits extending far above the high latitudes of the Earth that provide long-duration coverage of the northern hemisphere.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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As such, Noctilucent displays are most commonly seen at latitudes ranging from 45 to 80 degrees north of the equator, based on data from the UK Met Office.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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Switzerland’s freedom of movement initiative with the European Union would also potentially end, should the population rise above the 10-million threshold.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Tokyo — When a Japanese court granted Hiromu Sakahara a retrial, there was no defendant in the dock celebrating the prospect of freedom.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The goal of treatment is to get the caffeine out of your system while keeping your symptoms under control, and the approach depends on how far the caffeine has already moved through your body.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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