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
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.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hands
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Unlike in the Northern Hemisphere, Mars and Mercury will be more visible in the Southern Hemisphere mid-latitudes, where they are not lost in the light from sunset.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The problem is, different factors drive weather and climate near the equator than in the middle latitudes – meaning that these weather forecast models are much less accurate at predicting weather in the tropics.—
Emily Kwong,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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An impending federal ruling is expected to strip Texas DACA recipients of their work authorizations, impacting tens of thousands of people in the state.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those actions were justified using authorizations for the use of military force passed by Congress in 2001 and 2002.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Damico said the immigration advocacy work is a part of the DNA of The Workers Circle, which is a 125-year-old organization founded by Eastern European immigrants who came to the United States fleeing persecution and seeking democratic freedoms, according to Damico.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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What’s next The Chinese central government and pro-Beijing lawmakers, who have denied any erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong, said the veto would not create a constitutional crisis but rather showcased the checks and balances of Hong Kong’s governance.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
19 Oct. 2025
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For now, cross-chain stablecoins like USDC on XDC represent useful additions to the corporate treasury toolkit—offering speed and cost advantages for specific use cases while requiring careful risk management and operational controls.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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With strong parental controls built right into the app, families can enjoy listening together with confidence and ease.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The licenses received three-year extensions in 2024 prior to the 80 Mile deal.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Alderman Peter Burgelis, who is a member of the licenses committee, said during the meeting that ELMNT has made its neighborhood unsafe.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Free hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hands. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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