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Recent Examples of free hand
The free hand that Zelensky has had to commandeer the war effort will be curtailed to some degree.
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Daniel Baer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2022
Anderson towered over his friend, using his free hand to push down on the desk chair.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
In one sweet photo, Brittany carries Sterling in her arm and holds Bronze’s hand with her free hand.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2023
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Daniel Baer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2022
Anderson towered over his friend, using his free hand to push down on the desk chair.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
In one sweet photo, Brittany carries Sterling in her arm and holds Bronze’s hand with her free hand.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
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Freeze your credit: A credit freeze prevents anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name without your authorization, reducing the risk of identity theft.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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That includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, and an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization.Aris Folley, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here’s How to See Them Next Time On May 10 and 11, an unusually strong geomagnetic storm allowed people around the world to view the northern lights at latitudes where they’re rarely seen, from Florida to Spain.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Aurora is typically seen in polar regions at around latitudes of 70 degrees north and south, but during intense periods of solar activity the auroral oval can bulge, with displays then seen as low as 25 degrees north and south of the equator.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Peter, Paul and Mary, committed performers for Black freedom, were conspicuously absent from the event.Nina Silber / Made by History, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
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Their pursuit of excellence, freedom, and happiness motivated them to test their physical limits.Mark LaSota, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Pilgrims submitted to security controls before entering the Holy Door, amid new security fears following a deadly Christmas market attack in Germany.Silvia Stellacci and Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Ward is under team control for 2025 and 2026, so the Blue Jays would have him for two seasons.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Oscar-winning actor, 69, was baptized and received a minister's license at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York on Saturday in a service broadcast on Facebook.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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During the ceremony, Denzel was also presented with a minister license so that he can be ordained in the future.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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