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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
Noun
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Camacho and Castle charge that Ground Game LA has continued to profit off their work without authorization, even after blocking their access to the site, and are seeking nearly $5 million in damages.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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In April, Border Patrol agents recorded roughly 8,400 apprehensions of migrants who had crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without authorization, according to the preliminary Department of Homeland Security statistics, which have not been officially published.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Elevation is the only way to seek cooler climate conditions and balance latitude.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Some parts of Ryugu appear almost striped – the middle latitudes are redder, while the poles look more blue.—
Mary Magnuson,
The Conversation,
13 May 2025
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Directed by James Ponsoldt (Shrinking) and co-written by Ponsoldt and Segel, the film is described as the chilling story of one man holding the key to another’s freedom.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Supporters of the hostages expressed frustration that the Israeli leadership has not achieved their freedom while the U.S. struck its own deal with Hamas for the release of a U.S. citizen.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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By pinpointing high-privilege users and monitoring data-sharing behaviors, Reco assists CISOs in implementing stricter access controls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Police believe many surrenders are made by people who have no license to carry the guns or might have obtained them illegally.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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It will be certified in the U.S. as an FAA Part 103 ultralight experimental aircraft that does not require a pilot’s license to fly, with similar ultralight designations in other countries.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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