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Recent Examples of free hand
An emergency declaration would allow him to tax imports with a relatively free hand.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In the ring, a rider must stay mounted on the bull, using one hand to hold the rope, for eight seconds to qualify, with their free hand raised in the air.
—Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
With a resourceful eye, Kenny has furnished her apartment with Facebook Marketplace finds, thrift store treasures and free hand-me-downs from friends.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In the ring, a rider must stay mounted on the bull, using one hand to hold the rope, for eight seconds to qualify, with their free hand raised in the air.
—Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
With a resourceful eye, Kenny has furnished her apartment with Facebook Marketplace finds, thrift store treasures and free hand-me-downs from friends.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
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Universities and the government use the database to track foreign students and students rely on it for their authorization to remain in the country.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Synthetic Food Dyes to Be Phased Out The FDA plans to revoke authorization of two synthetic food colorings—Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B—within the next few months.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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The possibility of displays of the aurora borealis at more southerly latitudes comes from a spike in solar activity, which is currently at a 23-year high due to the current solar maximum period.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But even for sky watchers at more northern latitudes, the Eta Aquariids could offer some surprises.—
Kayla Randall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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In this dark comedy, Bud’s own fictionally fatal mishap may be the thing to give him a second chance at freedom and life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Times of India reported on Tuesday that Modi has given the military the operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of the response to the attack in Kashmir.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Hanged Man asks you to fully surrender control and embrace this chapter of stillness.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2025
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Carlsberg said the loss last year of its exclusive license partnership to produce and distribute San Miguel had negatively impacted first-quarter sales.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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That, along with the use of personal seat license fees for season ticket holders for Commanders games, would most likely recoup the team’s initial multi-billion dollar investment, and then some, rather quickly.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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