free hand

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Recent Examples of free hand Pull forward firmly on the harness straps with your free hand. Devonne Goode, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024 Henry has to grab the tail with his free hand to keep it from wriggling out of his grasp. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Aug. 2024 The only opinion that mattered at the moment was that of the Yankee Stadium security guards who escorted Capobianco and John Peter (who grabbed Betts' free hand) out of the stadium. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 Both derms suggest putting one leg up on your tub and using your free hand to spread your cheeks. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for free hand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for free hand
Noun
  • With recipient authorizations, FedEx couriers can deliver the parcel to customers’ doorsteps and take a real-time photo showing its exact position, according to the company.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In response to the heists, the MTA announced plans to install alarms and brighter lights on train controls to alert when a train is moved without authorization.
    Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The times and dates given apply to mid-northern latitudes.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Sun Sentinel Tweaks to Florida’s Live Local Act may boost developers’ options but frustrate cities Florida developers could gain more latitude from legislative bills this year that aim to piggyback off the state’s law to increase affordable housing.
    South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Promoting public understanding of the principles of our freedoms is a critical component in the civic education of the citizens of the United States, Florida and each community.
    Lonnie Groot, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The tariff announcement was the latest and perhaps boldest manifestation of Trump’s second-term freedom to lead with his instincts after feeling his first turn in the Oval Office was restrained by aides who did not share his worldview.
    Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
    Austin Mock, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • There is also the underlying issue of whether a crypto investor uses a third party for custody at all, or maintains total custody and trading control over their holdings.
    Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Still, putting off getting a driver’s license may have impacts on teens safety as well as their development of independence, experts say.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
  • That doesn’t include sales of devices, Windows licenses or advertising on LinkedIn.
    Jordan Novet, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Free hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free%20hand. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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