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Recent Examples of free handAmid all that, the President boasted of Elon Musk's free hand to fire thousands of government workers in a speech to Congress that was rife with obfuscations and fabrications.—Philip Elliott, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 Being up in the air though, sucks the moisture from your skin including your hands, which is where a scent-free hand cream comes in handy.—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 Hathaway holds onto her belongings with her free hand.—Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 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, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for free hand
Any restaurant names or trademarks in the names of our recipes are included solely for reference and do not indicate any authorization or approval by their owners.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
The order by President Donald Trump to deny citizenship to babies born to immigrants without legal authorization to be in the U.S. is now before the courts.
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John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Participating in the type of cover-up his supporters decry
The backlash over the Trump administration's memo and the president's defense of Bondi has been swift and intense from supporters who have given him wide latitude in the past.
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Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
14 July 2025
The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
And in today’s digital world, even a small mistake—intentional or not—can quickly spiral out of control and damage trust.
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Maria Trochimezuk,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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