free play
Americannoun
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They’re hoping free play will make them resilient in a world dominated by screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
In structured play, adults lead the activity, versus free play, where the children figure out what to do with minimal adult direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
As I wander past a "free play" section with a huge bank of computers, my perception shifts and I realise just how big a deal this all is.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
Rams with free play but Stafford and Kupp can't connect on what would have been an easy TD.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
The door of the bus was opened just enough to give the rope free play.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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