freely given

Example Sentences

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Equal treatment was not freely given by the state, which fought the lawsuit; it was ordered by the courts.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The only items available for purchase are ice and, occasionally, coffee; everything else is freely given by attendees.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

And "consent or pay" models may fall foul of data protection law in the UK if a user's consent has not been "freely given", according to the ICO.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

We have been given a great gift; what we have been freely given, we should be prepared to share.

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2022

For what creature had not been freely given the aid and special knowledge of the kindly mice?

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques