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as in public
freely available for use or participation by all
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
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as in flexible
not bound by rigid standards
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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Recent Examples of unrestricted
The new deal reshapes the sport, expanding unrestricted free agency, eliminating the entry draft, and requiring player consent for transfers, among other updates.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The former Ohio State pass rusher and teammate Baron Browning are two of 14 players on the active roster due to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
Price: An unrestricted adult season pass is about $1,100.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
When choosing between wired and wireless headphones for workouts, wireless options generally offer significant advantages, particularly in terms of convenience and mobility by allowing unrestricted movement, which is especially beneficial during high-energy activities.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The former Ohio State pass rusher and teammate Baron Browning are two of 14 players on the active roster due to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
Price: An unrestricted adult season pass is about $1,100.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
When choosing between wired and wireless headphones for workouts, wireless options generally offer significant advantages, particularly in terms of convenience and mobility by allowing unrestricted movement, which is especially beneficial during high-energy activities.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Paris prosecutor on Wednesday requested a five-year prison sentence and a five-year ban from public office against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, at a trial where she and 24 others are accused of embezzling European Union funds.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Earlier on Wednesday, the union representing the department’s rank-and-file officers, whose complaints to county officials triggered the report, asserted that their recent public criticism of Corpus only had to do with her job performance.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The trial comes alongside a new flexible work bill, giving employees the right to demand a four-day week from their company.Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adaptive performance monitoring, with flexible KPIs that can evolve with changing circumstances, is crucial in navigating the nonlinear aspects of the BANI environment.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month Subscribe Already a subscriber?Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe to Foreign Affairs to get unlimited access.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Washington could’ve been sharper on that possession — Jayden Daniels missed an open receiver on a crosser one play before the Ekeler drop.Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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So Nancy Pelosi is upset that there wasn’t an open primary.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sky noted that the prince seemed more relaxed than usual at his Earthshot Prize.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Between 2020 and 2022, according to U. S. Census Bureau data, Texas acquired more than 9 million new residents attracted by the state's more affordable housing, relatively strong job market, cheaper cost of living, lack of income taxes, warm weather, and a relaxed atmosphere.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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