freely

Example Sentences

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February has blocked a large portion of the global oil supply from flowing freely, and uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept oil prices volatile.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Though the film runs nearly 2 1/2 hours, it’s too full of fascination and involving, freely interwoven human drama to ever feel indulgent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

They also need to swim freely up and downstream along rivers to find places to hide and food.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“It kind of siphoned all of that pent-up, closeted stuff that you hold back, that you couldn’t freely express,” she said.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He continually involved the gods in difficulties and dangers, but he was allowed to come freely to Asgard because for some reason never explained Odin had sworn brotherhood with him.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton