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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 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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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
Evolutionarily, fair skin and freckling likely developed in higher latitudes to optimize Vitamin D production, though freckles' independent adaptive value is debated.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of latitudes

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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

Definition of authorizations

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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
Individual freedoms depend upon access to a judge who cannot be removed from office for an unpopular decision.

— Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Definition of freedoms

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Gartner has predicted that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled by 2027 over escalating costs, unclear value or weak risk controls.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Work begins on JetZero’s first demonstrator This aircraft is intended to prove JetZero’s calculations on aerodynamics, structures, manufacturing, and flight controls.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

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