at liberty
Example Sentences
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Jacques Moretti had been held in custody since January 9, while his wife has remained at liberty, under certain restrictions.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
At the end of the trial in October, the judge – who could have allowed Sarkozy to remain at liberty pending his appeal – ruled instead that he should go to jail.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
She says there have been other uses of the missile, which she isn’t at liberty to discuss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
I also feel entirely at liberty with the table salt.
From Slate • Aug. 17, 2025
Slant, lain back down beside him, was in an excess of horror, but I was not at liberty to remain longer, and so, with anxious blessings, I made my exit.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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