free agent
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The big prize is free agent Tarik Skubal, who could sign the richest contract for a starting pitcher ever.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
A 24-year NBA veteran, James spent the previous eight seasons with the Lakers before signing with the 76ers as a free agent this summer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
For decades, the standard advice for getting ahead in your career was simple: Act like a free agent, changing employers for the best opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Conte, who played for Juventus and Italy in a stellar career, is a free agent after leaving Napoli at the end of last season.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The telegrams also said that William was still on Riverbank’s salary roll, implying that he was not a free agent.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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