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free hand

noun

ˈfrē-ˈhand

Definition of free hand

as in authorization

the right to act or move freely gave him free hand in managing the club

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Recent Examples of free hand In the footage, Wang is moving slowly and supporting the child’s head and neck with his free hand. — Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026 As the pair held hands, Nicov chatted with Penn, who was smoking with his free hand. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Slide sharp edge to right, across the stone, applying pressure with help from your free hand. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026 Riders need to stay on the bull for eight seconds to qualify for a score, with their free hand raised in the air. — Nancy Kane, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for free hand

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The application for the federal authorization was filed by the Fenner Gap Mutual Water Co.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
After other State Department officials clarified that position, Dutch authorities withdrew the authorization while Machado’s aircraft was already in flight, forcing it to return.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of authorization

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Evolutionarily, fair skin and freckling likely developed in higher latitudes to optimize Vitamin D production, though freckles' independent adaptive value is debated.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
These initial services will at first be continuously available only to users at mid-latitudes.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

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The teachers who know their students best are too often given the least freedom to respond to what those students actually need.

— Tiffany Thenor, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The must-read (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) Times staff writer Deborah Vankin recently learned via a bow and arrow the importance and freedom that can come with literally letting go.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of freedom

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Iran insists on retaining control over shipping through the waterway and says vessels should instead use routes through its own territorial waters.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
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.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

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