free rein
Example Sentences
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Nearly 90 percent of green spaces in Washington are under federal control, meaning the president has almost free rein to change them to his liking.
From Barron's ● May 19, 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
A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 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
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
