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Recent Examples of free hand
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.
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
An emergency declaration would allow him to tax imports with a relatively free hand.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In the ring, a rider must stay mounted on the bull, using one hand to hold the rope, for eight seconds to qualify, with their free hand raised in the air.
—Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
An emergency declaration would allow him to tax imports with a relatively free hand.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In the ring, a rider must stay mounted on the bull, using one hand to hold the rope, for eight seconds to qualify, with their free hand raised in the air.
—Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
Noun
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But their work authorization is tied to their parole status, and reapplying for permission to work in the United States will take months.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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This agency oversees the authorization for manufacturing firms to sell and distribute these vaccines as part of an official USDA animal disease control program.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Noun
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As governor, Kehoe enjoys wide latitude to set the parameters of the special session.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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In Miami, which is only about two degrees north of the Tropical latitudes, sunset on May 26 is at 8:05 p.m.—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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However, Gomez said, the overall takeaway from the L.A. event was just how pervasive the sense of fear for press freedom has become.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Shortly after, Mars will square Uranus on June 15, creating a volatile energy between your desire for personal freedom and autonomy, versus unpredictable events that shake up your day-to-day routines and sense of stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Swift’s management of her career has been touted as a model to reduce the structural inefficiencies in music licensing and broadcasting, to promote equity sharing with record labels, and to give artists in general more control over their creative work.—
Time,
Time,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Once captured, police said Lopez-Infante will be charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, failure to render aid/file an accident report, attempted evidence tampering, and driving without a license/insurance.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The previous committee report found that of the 148 grassroots music venues lost in 2023, approximately 22 percent closed due to operational issues, such as the revocation of premises licences or unachievable license renewal terms.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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