as in unbinding
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as in freeing
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
authorities eventually unfettered the menagerie of wild animals that had been kept illegally as pets
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On the cleaning front, waiter robots will assist staff in their daily tasks freeing them up to focus on more complex tasks.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
These systems include modules that automatically navigate drones through jamming-intensive environments, freeing pilots to focus on targeting.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Following the lifts automatic shutdown, ski patrollers set about rescuing each of the 174 passengers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Over the past 24 hours, the coast guard reported rescuing 120 migrants in three separate incidents off various Greek islands.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Promoting public understanding of the principles of our freedoms is a critical component in the civic education of the citizens of the United States, Florida and each community.—
Lonnie Groot,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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The tariff announcement was the latest and perhaps boldest manifestation of Trump’s second-term freedom to lead with his instincts after feeling his first turn in the Oval Office was restrained by aides who did not share his worldview.—
Steve Peoples,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The liberation — by Trump’s way of thinking of the U.S. economy — included a new 20 percent tariff on goods from the European Union, a 34 percent tariff on China and a 46 percent levy on Vietnam, all on top of existing duties.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of other countries recognize their own form of liberation days to recognize events such as overcoming Nazi Germany or the end of a previous political regime deemed oppressive.—
Josh Boak,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Unfettering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfettering. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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