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freewheeling

[free-hwee-ling, -wee-] / ˈfriˈʰwi lɪŋ, -ˈwi- /




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The play, which had its premiere off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre, is a freewheeling love story, set in a skate park in the middle of an urban wasteland.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Orchison, the Australian-born, Denver-based DJ who has played several Dave & Buster’s raves under the name ÆON:MODE, sees a through line between the arcade chain parties and the freewheeling spirit of the OG rave scene.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Google brought in Ruth Porat after going public to control costs and add discipline to what had become freewheeling spending on moonshots.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

Like the possibility of a pink building — or not — Fahmy’s freewheeling style proves it’s OK to experiment and make mistakes.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Buck Duke was a man seemingly created for his rough, freewheeling times.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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