free rein
Example Sentences
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Bulgaria has given free rein to administrator Spetsov to sell the refinery with the government's consent.
From Barron's
Mr. Garland gave Mr. Durham free rein, avoiding Republican accusations of a cover-up.
From New York Times
Another hurdle — kids who have never been on social media may find themselves ill-equipped to navigate the platforms when they are suddenly allowed free rein the day they turn 18.
From Seattle Times
Opponents say the proposals would remove vital checks and balances and give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nationalist-religious coalition free rein, threatening minority rights and undermining Israel's democratic foundations.
From Reuters
Not only had I been given free rein to roam through a stranger’s home — minus a few blocked-off sections — I could also forage through their prized possessions.
From Los Angeles Times
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