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Recent Examples of freely Her goal in replacing GDP and other statistics that don’t tell the full story is not to reveal the genius of individual action arrived at freely, but to instead expand the role of government in the economy. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Animal rescuers were sent on a wild Great Dane chase after a trio of the dogs were spotted wandering freely through the Colorado countryside, officials said. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025 In addition, democracy is served by having a citizenry that is able to engage freely and meaningfully in the content of their choosing. Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025 But this area is best known for the wild Spanish Mustang horses that freely roam the island. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freely
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Adverb
  • But even though their appearance is so distinctive, Chinese mitten crabs are not easy to identify and can easily be mistaken for native crab species—and vice versa.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • Clean-up crews have been spraying the airborne oil with water to push it back to the surface to more easily collect it, and prevent the oil from drifting further away from the spill site.
    Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 2 May 2025
Adverb
  • The fits are relaxed but flattering, the materials are soft with just enough structure, and the color palette is full of elevated neutrals that make putting an outfit together easy.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This Reformation skirt comes in a zipper-free design to make getting ready so easy.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • The May 1 session primarily focused on how the defense and prosecutors will efficiently sift through as many as 150 potential jurors starting May 5.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 2 May 2025
  • Lake said many public school districts should take a critical look at how teachers use their time, and think of how to use electronic learning tools more coherently and efficiently.
    Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Adverb
  • Taxis are readily available at the port and offer a quick and convenient option.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • Now Bella, Edward and Jacob's twisted romance is readily available for your binging pleasure.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 2 May 2025

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“Freely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freely. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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