freeload

Example Sentences

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At the time, he expressed fears that the move would encourage Europe to "freeload" off of the U.S.

From Salon

Edison's argument, which is often repeated by its members, is that net metering lets solar customers freeload on the power grid, forcing residents without solar panels to cover all the operational costs.

From Salon

President Trump suggested that Germany was freeloading off American military protection.

From Los Angeles Times

She reads these gripping inventions aloud to her freeloading suitors as proof that her king is en route.

From New York Times

“The freeloading must end — and I’m fighting to close international tax loopholes and establish a corporate profits minimum tax.”

From Washington Times