freely given

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Equal treatment was not freely given by the state, which fought the lawsuit; it was ordered by the courts.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The only items available for purchase are ice and, occasionally, coffee; everything else is freely given by attendees.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

We have been given a great gift; what we have been freely given, we should be prepared to share.

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2022

Recalling my therapist's warning that "feelings misinform," I realized nothing was taken from me that I hadn't freely given away.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

“If she sells those things for money to live, there’s nothing wrong in it. They are gifts freely given, and hers to do with as she pleases.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss