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Recent Examples of free hand
Henry has to grab the tail with his free hand to keep it from wriggling out of his grasp.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Aug. 2024
The only opinion that mattered at the moment was that of the Yankee Stadium security guards who escorted Capobianco and John Peter (who grabbed Betts' free hand) out of the stadium.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Both derms suggest putting one leg up on your tub and using your free hand to spread your cheeks.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
But overall, the West has given Israel a virtually free hand in its operations in Gaza and the West Bank and has so far made no real effort to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, caving to Netanyahu’s assertions that the time is not right.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Aug. 2024
The only opinion that mattered at the moment was that of the Yankee Stadium security guards who escorted Capobianco and John Peter (who grabbed Betts' free hand) out of the stadium.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Both derms suggest putting one leg up on your tub and using your free hand to spread your cheeks.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
But overall, the West has given Israel a virtually free hand in its operations in Gaza and the West Bank and has so far made no real effort to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, caving to Netanyahu’s assertions that the time is not right.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
Noun
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All the mayors, Johnson included, were effective in arguing that their cities’ law enforcement officers cooperate routinely with the feds in enforcing criminal warrants for people in the country without authorization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Without authorization from the agency, the payouts cannot go forward, the sources said.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Back on board, refuel with the world’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, which elevates fine dining to new latitudes.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For those in northern latitudes, tonight could bring a chance to witness the northern lights.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other democracies will no longer see the United States as a reliable partner in protecting freedom and peace.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Brooklyn also reacquired control of its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets over the summer — a move that seemed to indicate the Nets expected to be picking high.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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That sense of helplessness and loss of control reminded me of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, an Appeals court has in March 2024 vacated the NRC license provided to Holtec.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The fake New Jersey drivers’ license matched the one used to book a room at the New York hostel, prosecutors have said.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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