free rein

Example Sentences

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Without it, it was argued, tech firms would be given free rein to help themselves to UK content and train their AI products to mimic it - putting human artists out of work.

From BBC

A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.

From The Wall Street Journal

Born in 1827, Stanley was the eldest of 10 children given free rein to develop their own thoughts and beliefs.

From BBC

“Policy permanency is a more effective driver of long-term economic growth, but we’ll see. She is a political rock star in Japan and will have free rein for now.”

From Barron's

But a bigger majority in parliament could give her coalition free rein for expansionary fiscal policy.

From Barron's