free rein
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of free rein
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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To be on the safe side, Ubisoft Montpellier has put out a free demo of The Lost Crown.
From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024
Nintendo is now offering a free demo of Metroid Dread, meaning you can try one of the best games of the year at no cost before plunking down the cash to buy the full game.
From The Verge • Oct. 28, 2021
Rather, Rivera was in the final stages of buying the plane from Starwood for $250,000; the flight was offered as a free "demo."
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2016
Still, I preferred Titanfall’s beta which essentially served as a free demo for the game with no strings attached.
From Forbes • Jul. 7, 2014
SAT 3K or 5K snowshoe walk, 3K snowshoe race, free demo snowshoes; benefits Puget Sound Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 9 a.m.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2012
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