free hand
Example Sentences
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He has a free hand in Iran and can move in any direction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The Thai air force has had a free hand bombing targets inside Cambodia, which has limited air defences and no air force of its own to speak of.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
"So I had a free hand to launch reforms, as long as Spain's unity was not endangered."
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025
In the prior regime, Sheridan had been given a free hand creatively and on spending, which Ellison and his new executive team had reportedly signaled might not continue in the same way.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025
His free hand pats various pockets and then reaches into his vest.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
