freed

Example Sentences

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Repeated attempts by his lawyers to secure his release failed until a district court said on Monday he should be freed from custody.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This freed him to spend more time with his son.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Sparta’s class of elite warriors were freed from ordinary work, their needs met by slaves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

After being freed, he was "a little wobbly" and rested with his back end still inside the tyre for a while before eventually managing to walk himself free completely, the charity said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Did it matter that he had freed her?

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny