set free
Example Sentences
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When he was finally set free two years ago as part of an extraordinary multi-country prisoner swap, it took him almost as long to heal.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
If Clancy is found not guilty by reason of insanity, then she will not be set free, but instead sent to a psychiatric hospital, where she possibly could remain for life.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 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
If set free, hamsters are experts at disappearing in a room.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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