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Recent Examples of free hand
But overall, the West has given Israel a virtually free hand in its operations in Gaza and the West Bank and has so far made no real effort to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, caving to Netanyahu’s assertions that the time is not right.
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Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
The free hand that Zelensky has had to commandeer the war effort will be curtailed to some degree.
—Daniel Baer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2022
Anderson towered over his friend, using his free hand to push down on the desk chair.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
In one sweet photo, Brittany carries Sterling in her arm and holds Bronze’s hand with her free hand.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2024
The free hand that Zelensky has had to commandeer the war effort will be curtailed to some degree.
—Daniel Baer, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2022
Anderson towered over his friend, using his free hand to push down on the desk chair.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024
In one sweet photo, Brittany carries Sterling in her arm and holds Bronze’s hand with her free hand.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
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Mexicans remain by far the largest group of people living in the country without authorization, but their share has declined significantly since the 1990s, according to data from the Pew Research Center.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Most people found to be in the country without authorization get a date in immigration court, where a resolution can take years.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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Regional hotspots of change in northern high latitudes informed by observations from space.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trial judges are granted wide latitude to decide what sanctions should be applied when discovery evidence is handed over after court deadlines, Newton said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Jan. 2025
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And then there has always been Altadena’s sense of freedom and creativity that gave rise to an artists’ enclave and The Bunny Museum.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The transforming world of work now offers more freedom to define success in ways that go beyond the traditional corporate ladder of the past.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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Results were gleaned from surveys sent to thousands of Idaho residents aged 18 and older who have bought big-game and predator hunting licenses in the past 3 to 5 years.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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One of the things that the world has learned so clearly about decarbonization is that there is no social license for decarbonization pathways that put upward pressure on consumer prices.—
Justine Calma,
The Verge,
10 Jan. 2025
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