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freely

[free-lee] / ˈfri li /




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This is a rebellious, empathetic adventure story about a grandmother who catches on that her society needs to learn how to think freely.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In their previous interactive show “Sleep No More,” a reimagining of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” audiences could move freely as they chose characters to follow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"By converting 2D nanosheets into 1D scrolls, we prevent this nano-confinement effect. The open, tubular geometry effectively creates 'highways' for rapid transport, allowing ions to move freely."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

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 taboo against women speaking in public did not apply in Quaker meetings, where women were encouraged to speak freely.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling