free play

Example Sentences

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Instead, the black shiny faceless Phantom robot is engaged in "free play", manipulating a bunch of coloured kids blocks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

Geno Smith hit DK Metcalf for about a 45-yard touchdown on what was a free play after Mafe jumped offside.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Young children need big spaces for free play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2023

Can we have free play today? a boy asks.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine