free ride
Example Sentences
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It’s had a free ride in a sense.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Arnold Irinco was part of a line of commuters on Thursday morning who were queuing up for a free ride provided by the government.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Djokovic got a free ride into the Musetti showdown when rising Czech star Jakub Mensik pulled out injured, giving the 38-year-old Serb an extra day's rest.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
That would eliminate the free ride that investors can enjoy by borrowing against their holdings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026
“No free ride here, Albert. We have to cook first,” Keisha says, putting a cookbook on the table.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
