free play
Example Sentences
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They’re hoping free play will make them resilient in a world dominated by screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
In structured play, adults lead the activity, versus free play, where the children figure out what to do with minimal adult direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
As I wander past a "free play" section with a huge bank of computers, my perception shifts and I realise just how big a deal this all is.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
RAVE’s mission is to “build small fields for free play across the state of Washington,” according to Ashley Fosberg, the organization’s vice president of philanthropy and executive director.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
The glad days that dawned gave me liberty for the free play of impulse and, from anxiety and restraint, I leaped to license and thoughtless action.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
