How to Use freely in a Sentence

freely

adverb
  • I will freely give my life for my country.
  • When the atoms touched the ring, they were found to stick to it, flowing freely along that edge in one direction.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Even sporting events, functions known to let alcohol flow freely, have dried up.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2024
  • The right to start a business, and to sell one’s labor freely.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The day camp was born from her wish to have a place where kids could play freely.
    Ale Russian, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • And if not, what are you allowed to freely say in the privacy of your own home in Maine?
    James Erwin, National Review, 26 Jan. 2024
  • My hands freely roamed his body but always made their way back to his ass.
    Zachary Zane, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2023
  • Goats roam freely on the island, to the delight of visitors and, good news, all the goats made it out alive.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 4 July 2023
  • The goal is to have enough room for the ingredients to move around freely while cooking.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The hippos, however, were left to roam freely in a hot, marshy area.
    Harold Maass, The Week, 6 May 2023
  • The breathable weave is ideal for hot sleepers as the air can flow freely.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Although dads and employees could come and go freely, moms had to check in and out.
    Clarissa Wei, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Jagger moved freely in what appears to be a bar in Mustique, St. Vicent and the Grenadines.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The president sometimes speaks more freely in campaign events, away from the glare of the cameras.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Her face was covered for the photo op as her dark tresses hung freely.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The outdoor area is paved, and dogs can roam freely off leash and play with other pups while their owners hang out at the bar.
    Alicia Valenski, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The taps flow freely, pool balls knock, and the dance floor echoes with live roots music (from zydeco to Texas blues) late into the night.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Unlike in his native land, Samten is able to practice his culture freely in the U.S.
    Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 June 2023
  • The farmers let the droves freely forage for acorns, grass, and wild herbs, with each pig walking nearly nine miles a day.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Clean the exterior vent hood and ensure the vent flap opens and closes freely.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023
  • The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak freely.
    Missy Ryan, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Epps will be able to freely travel with no restrictions.
    Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Yuan still not freely available China keeps a tight grip on money coming in and out of the country.
    Tuugi Chuluun, The Conversation, 1 June 2023
  • What set it apart from other in-line spinners was that the blade spun freely around the post instead of relying on a clasp.
    Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • For Phillips, this means letting people speak freely about things that are troubling them.
    Saira Mueller, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
  • So essentially your fans and friends are able to freely help promote your work with you.
    Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
  • Not having the ability to go back to where you were born freely creates a lot of resentment.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Still, Rushdie had been living more freely in the years before last August’s attack.
    Lauren Kent, CNN, 16 May 2023
  • When plants are watered, excess moisture should be able to flow freely out of the orchid potting mix.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
  • In the letter, the mayors wrote that the county’s growth restrictions would be just that — a hindrance to cities’ right to expand freely.
    Lauren Brensel, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024

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