freely given

Example Sentences

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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

But it continues: "However, any organisation considering such a model must be careful to ensure that consent... has been freely given and is fully informed, as well as capable of being withdrawn without detriment."

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

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

I do not trust myself in this, and I refused this thing, even as a freely given gift.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien