set free
Example Sentences
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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
A number of the black-veined white butterflies would be set free in a designated release site in east Devon as soon as next summer, Gibson added.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
When he was finally set free, the man was booted onto the street with no passport, driver’s license or other personal effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
The saleswoman said that if her customer sold 10 sets of books herself, she would receive her own set free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
I had testified, and Bucky was set free.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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