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freelance

[free-lans, -lans] / ˈfriˌlæns, -ˈlæns /
ADJECTIVE
independent
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The New York Times cut ties with a freelance book critic who admitted that an A.I. editing tool had regurgitated passages from a Guardian article into his draft.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

I found a few online freelance writing groups and joined them the way you join a party where you don’t know anyone.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Prior to joining the Journal, Dave was a freelance visual journalist in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Marc worked for the City of Pomona and also did freelance social media work, according to his father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m a freelance writer,” I said to her.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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