set free
Example Sentences
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In March, 51 prisoners were set free after talks with the Vatican.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Then they’re driven back and set free the next day.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
After a pre-trial hearing in early February, a court official wrongly told the prison the defendant could be set free on bail and he was later released, leaving the country soon afterwards.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Several other former South Korean leaders, who landed behind bars for criminal convictions, were later pardoned and set free.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
“After the way this all turned out? We set free the worst evil our world has ever known, and it was my fault, Grandpa. I can’t keep doing this. I’m no hero. I’m just done.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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