free rein
Example Sentences
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Bulgaria has given free rein to administrator Spetsov to sell the refinery with the government's consent.
From Barron's
There, he had free rein beforehand to repeatedly practice his delivery.
From Los Angeles Times
When he connected with the five Kennett High School students, he gave them free rein to create any image.
From Washington Post
James was afraid to give his inclinations free rein — or, indeed, any rein at all.
From Washington Post
Look at what Biden and Vice President Harris have done to reshape U.S. foreign policy — an area in which presidents largely have free rein.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
