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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
Both Makar and Hughes signed six-year deals out of entry-level a couple of months apart in 2021 that walked them right to unrestricted free agency, with Makar’s contract buying one UFA year and Hughes’ none.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Israeli media reported that Hamas added new demands to the proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, including a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid flow into the strip.
—Michael Dorgan , Yonat Friling , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
More than 300 cultural figures across the United Kingdom and Ireland have signed a letter demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted aid to people there facing starvation.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 29 May 2025
Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.
—Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Israeli media reported that Hamas added new demands to the proposal from U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, including a permanent ceasefire, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid flow into the strip.
—Michael Dorgan , Yonat Friling , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
More than 300 cultural figures across the United Kingdom and Ireland have signed a letter demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted aid to people there facing starvation.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 29 May 2025
Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.
—Robert Tyson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrestricted
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Prosecutors objected to that request to postpone, and a public court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, to argue the issue before Hippler.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2025
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However, public trust in that body and the wider judiciary is scant following a slew of high-profile graft scandals coupled with a conspicuous lack of prosecutions or accountability.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Subsidized interest, flexible repayment options and leeway during times of financial hardship make federal loans a smart option for many eligible borrowers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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The city’s incentive goes beyond what state law allows by letting property owners build a potentially unlimited number of such units.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month Subscribe Already a subscriber?—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Chism, a 5-foot-10, 198-pounder who has drawn easy comparisons to Patriots slot receivers of the past, was the star of the Patriots’ third open OTAs session, catching seven passes on seven targets during 11-on-11 work.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The garden level features a private patio with an outdoor kitchenette, while sliding glass doors connect a relaxed seating area off the home’s secondary kitchen to a rear garden with a mudroom and bike storage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrestricted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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