free agent
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After becoming a free agent in 2018, Randle played one season with the New Orleans Pelicans before becoming a three-time All-Star during five seasons with the New York Knicks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
The Sparks must either preserve those appearances for later in the season or make a long-term commitment by signing her to a standard contract or she will become a free agent again.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum featured in every Premier League match among 51 appearances during his final season for Liverpool before becoming a free agent in the summer of 2021.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Chelsea had been favourites to sign her as a free agent after contract renewal discussions broke down.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
There’s no intermediate point in the process in which you confront the potential employer as a free agent, entitled to cut her own deal.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
