free pass
Example Sentences
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“He was essentially given a free pass when he admitted under the proffers to the feds, but until he wrote the book, they couldn’t use the statements,” said veteran defense attorney Mark Geragos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Being pro-business doesn’t mean giving corporate bad actors a free pass to prey on the people who make their profits possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Technology secretary Liz Kendall said no platform would get a "free pass" when it came to protecting children and that Ofcom had her full support in holding the platforms to account.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 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
“And we pretty much gave you a free pass last year because of the tragic circumstances.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
