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
Meanwhile, streamers have courted directors like Martin Scorsese and Adam McKay by giving them free rein for their visions — with tedious and completely bonkers results, respectively.
From Washington Post
“Giant insurance companies have free rein to scam millions of seniors in Medigap, offering agents lavish vacations to steer unknowing beneficiaries into more expensive plans,” Ms. Warren said in a statement.
From New York Times
When he connected with the five Kennett High School students, he gave them free rein to create any image.
From Washington Post
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
