freely given

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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

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

Recalling my therapist's warning that "feelings misinform," I realized nothing was taken from me that I hadn't freely given away.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

I could not escape her love, so freely given, even in her final moments.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi