free pass
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But it was written to cover what users post, not to give companies a free pass on their own interactive design choices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Members of the court warned they were not giving anyone a "free pass," and that the case was still ongoing and the public prosecutor had been notified.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
“I’m not asking for sympathy, or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness. I write today simply to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home.”
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2026
Advocates focused on reducing waste say the bill is a free pass for the plastic industry to continue pushing plastic into the marketplace without considering where it ends up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
Well, what self-respecting middle school kid would turn down a free pass to get out of work?
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
