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Recent Examples of free hand
However, while the auditor has a relatively free hand to examine state agencies, Missouri law restricts the ability of the auditor to initiate audits of municipalities.
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
An emergency declaration would allow him to tax imports with a relatively free hand.
—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
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
An emergency declaration would allow him to tax imports with a relatively free hand.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
Noun
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But their work authorization is tied to their parole status, and reapplying for permission to work in the United States will take months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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This withdrawal came following the company’s public announcement to increase its share repurchase authorization to $750 million and commit to utilize $200 million of such authorization over the next three months and $500 million within the next 12 months.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
Noun
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As governor, Kehoe enjoys wide latitude to set the parameters of the special session.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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In Miami, which is only about two degrees north of the Tropical latitudes, sunset on May 26 is at 8:05 p.m.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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By the State of the People Power Tour that is aiming to ignite a grassroots movement to lift up voices and advance freedom and justices.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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According to the agencies, the GRU hackers also carried out reconnaissance of the network of at least one producer of industrial control system components for railway systems—suggesting a possible intention to attempt sabotage—but didn’t actually succeed in breaching the company.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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However, his potential control over the Vatican Bank raises important questions about FBAR filing duties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Means' Oregon medical license expired in 2019 and was moved to inactive in January 2024.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Grab this Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license for Windows for just $49.97 while supplies last.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 May 2025
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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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