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Recent Examples of free hand
Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand.
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Henry has to grab the tail with his free hand to keep it from wriggling out of his grasp.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Aug. 2024
The only opinion that mattered at the moment was that of the Yankee Stadium security guards who escorted Capobianco and John Peter (who grabbed Betts' free hand) out of the stadium.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Both derms suggest putting one leg up on your tub and using your free hand to spread your cheeks.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
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Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Henry has to grab the tail with his free hand to keep it from wriggling out of his grasp.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Aug. 2024
The only opinion that mattered at the moment was that of the Yankee Stadium security guards who escorted Capobianco and John Peter (who grabbed Betts' free hand) out of the stadium.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Both derms suggest putting one leg up on your tub and using your free hand to spread your cheeks.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
Noun
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With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Apr. 2025
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In response to the heists, the MTA announced plans to install alarms and brighter lights on train controls to alert when a train is moved without authorization.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The whales been spotted off the coast of Amelia Island near Jacksonville at the same latitude — but that’s about 370 miles east.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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These authorities, primarily rooted in Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), provide the executive wide latitude to impose tariffs with minimal consultation or oversight.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2025
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The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Innovation often happens when people have the freedom to challenge ideas and create with confidence.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Accord spun out of control, striking another vehicle, a 2019 Toyota Highlander.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Only individuals with proper licenses or permits can hunt alligators in South Carolina, the organization adds, and Southern states including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia and more have programs that allow licensed hunters and other individuals to control nuisance alligators.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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