free rein

Example Sentences

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Bulgaria has given free rein to administrator Spetsov to sell the refinery with the government's consent.

From Barron's

There, he had free rein beforehand to repeatedly practice his delivery.

From Los Angeles Times

When he connected with the five Kennett High School students, he gave them free rein to create any image.

From Washington Post

The Citizens United decision gave corporations and billionaires free rein to spend unlimited secret money to influence policy and our elections.

From Salon

"It is beyond ridiculous that Gary Neville is given free rein by ITV Sport to overtly politicise a major sporting event," the former minister added.

From BBC