First recorded in 1945–50
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"The soldiers who once called each other Redcoats and Yankees became the Tommies and the GIs who together saved the free world," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Who says every political leader in the free world is unpopular?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
It used to be said the G7 was a kind of "steering committee" for the free world.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025
On the one hand, it heralded an era of American leadership of the free world.
From Slate • May 12, 2025
“This is an offense directed at our very existence,” the prosecutor said of Abel’s mission in America, “and through us at the free world and civilization itself.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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