go free

Example Sentences

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American jurisprudence is grounded in the principle that it is better for 100 guilty people to go free than for one innocent person to suffer.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

In addition to letting the perpetrators ultimately go free, Mr. Dick writes, “postwar trials have contributed very little to public understanding of the vast scope and brutal nature of the OT’s activities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

On a recent episode of What Next, we spoke about why two of America’s most notorious criminals are asking to go free.

From Slate • Oct. 25, 2024

Ms Satzger is part of various WhatsApp groups with other digital nomads who go free diving, hiking and surfing together in their spare time.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024

"By my counsel," said Lucy, "your Majesty shall give him another trial. Let him go free on strait promise of fair dealing in the future. It may be that he will keep his word."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis