free play

Example Sentences

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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

Worst of all, not understanding these costs could make you believe that they don’t exist and that you’re getting a free play on the stock market’s slot machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Young children need big spaces for free play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2023

Smith threw a second interception in the second quarter, on a play in which he was sure several Panthers defensive linemen had jumped offsides, which Smith assumed gave him a free play.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022

The door of the bus was opened just enough to give the rope free play.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy