feel free
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So on the street, people feel free to come up, give you a hug and start talking to you.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Add to the mix concerns that stock market declines are hurting the wealth effect—when Americans feel free to spend as the value of their portfolios rise.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
This is a transaction, not a friendship, so you should feel free to tell her you won’t need her services for the time being.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026
What I’m suggesting is simple: when someone is having a rough stretch, showing up is always more important than showing off, so feel free to rethink what “showing up” looks like for you.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026
For instance, if I neglect to tell you that I’m four foot eight, feel free to picture me a few inches taller.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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