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free agent

NOUN
somebody able to act freely
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Stephen Curry is a free agent no more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Then, once Ohtani became a free agent, he reportedly would have considered returning to Anaheim, but Moreno wouldn’t match the Dodgers offer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum featured in every Premier League match among 51 appearances during his final season for Liverpool before becoming a free agent in the summer of 2021.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He eschewed the opportunity to become a free agent by signing a $426.5 million extension in 2019 that committed him to Anaheim through 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The telegrams also said that William was still on Riverbank’s salary roll, implying that he was not a free agent.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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