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
Sackler was given free rein to record whatever he wanted, with some exceptions.
From Washington Post
By allowing this type of behavior to persist, we further break the bonds of civility and humanity that bind us together, making further chaos possible and giving anarchy free rein.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
