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verb
- To escape from physical confinement or restraint.
- To liberate oneself from a non-physical constraint, such as a convention, an emotional burden, or a difficult situation.
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It has been proving difficult for drivers to break free of this back-and-forth, and every race this season has had examples of this sort of battle.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Adopting a more casual style, ditching a tie and suit, he has delivered speech after speech without notes, sweeping through topics as if trying to break free of the image of a dyed‑in‑the‑wool economist.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
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- throw off the shackles
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- be stuck
- remain shackled
