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Meanings of free rein in inglês

The removal of constraints.

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        Examples for "play"
        Examples for "play"
        1
        CADDIE'S ROLE:New improved points system has produced more volatility in the play-offs.
        The Irish Times
        2
        Private companies will still play a greater role in the health service.
        The Guardian
        3
        Even as political leaders play their role, citizens should refrain from violence.
        Feminist dot com
        4
        Overall, this week has many data and political risk factors at play.
        The South African
        5
        Far better for the Conservatives to play Europe at its own game.
        Reuters
        Usage of free rein in inglês
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        But remember, he must have a free rein as far as possible.
        Second Foundation
        2
        Why has this American company come here and been given free rein?
        The Guardian
        3
        Sure, you get free lift tickets and free rein on the mountain.
        News.com.au
        4
        Giving free rein to his instincts with 'Do You Come Here Often?
        The Guardian
        5
        At the supper table the Governor gave his conversational powers free rein.
        Blacksheep! Blacksheep!
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        Give her free rein and she will not pull against the bit.
        The Prince of Graustark
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        I'm afraid a free rein unleashes the worst in such a nature.
        The sealed letter
        8
        And in a basic mental hospital-well ,shewould practically have free rein.
        Vicious
        9
        Hate and horror tasted sweet when Tabby allowed her gift free rein.
        Haunted
        10
        Getting him arrested gave her free rein to look for his hiding place.
        The arms maker of berlin
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        Many other commanders allowed their companies of mercenaries free rein, but not Dace.
        Relic of the Dawn
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        Authorities have also reprimanded tech firms that gave free rein to online speech.
        Reuters
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        They had free rein because people were happy to let them.'
        Pandaemonium
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        Big food is given free rein to sell us repackaged cholesterol.
        The Guardian
        15
        If Snake hadn't been there, if Eric had given his feelings free rein?
        Amberville
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        The proposal risks giving big spenders free rein to dodge hard budget decisions.
        Reuters
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        United States of America
        Common
        United Kingdom
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