set free
Example Sentences
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Even as his trial dragged on for two weeks, Walters says, he remained convinced that he would soon be set free.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
They said some inmates must be set free for capacity reasons, but ministers need to look at wider maintenance issues, too.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The Telegraph also leads with the story of PC Harper's killers being set free, quoting the chair of Thames Valley Police Federation, who says this is "not justice".
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The sanction was later transferred from the lawyer to the U.S. attorney’s office, though Nunley warned that he would issue more if he didn’t see proof immigrants had been set free as ordered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
And at midnight, Beverly Tapinski was going to come to Raymie’s house, and the three of them, the Three Rancheros, were going to break into Building 10 and set free a dead cat.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
