free rein

Example Sentences

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“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

"I got free rein on the internet basically. So I think that for me, the damage has already been done."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Sephora gave shoppers free rein to schmear on lipstick and play with eye shadow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

Bulgaria has given free rein to administrator Spetsov to sell the refinery with the government's consent.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

Mr. Peale had given him a free rein to wander and enjoy himself after being cooped up in the house.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson