freely

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They say they yearn for a day when Iranians of all religions will be allowed to worship freely in their homeland.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Congress didn’t pass the first modern immigration law until 1875, and for much of history migrants “could freely enter the United States and take up permanent residence,” the government says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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 vicar was a hundred yards off at least, walking quickly away across the common with arms swinging freely.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan