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free agent

NOUN
somebody able to act freely
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It is unclear what Salah will earn at Trabzonspor, but as he is a free agent, the Super Lig club will have been able to commit more of their budget towards Salah's wages.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Still, the Brewers or Rays almost certainly could have landed Skubal, the two-time reigning AL Cy Young recipient and an impending free agent this winter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

He could be a free agent this winter and may cost $400 million to retain.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

Skubal is a free agent at the end of the season, and not every team could afford $300 million or $400 million or so to sign him to a long-term contract.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

I know where the others are, and although, under any other circumstances, I’d be better off as a free agent, I’m thinking our strange little fellowship might be worth maintaining.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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