free rein

Example Sentences

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But others allow the companies free rein, according to state regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“One of the things I knew going into the project is that we weren’t going to have free rein access to them at every minute, every second of their time in Los Angeles,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Without it, it was argued, tech firms would be given free rein to help themselves to UK content and train their AI products to mimic it - putting human artists out of work.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But a bigger majority in parliament could give her coalition free rein for expansionary fiscal policy.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

That year, Robben Island’s commanding officer was Colonel Van Aarde, a rather amiable, harmless fellow who allowed us free rein.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela