free air
AmericanEtymology
Origin of free air
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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We cheer when anyone unjustly imprisoned breathes free air again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Pensioners are being urged to get a free air fryer before supplies run out.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
They might also get a free air conditioner or refrigerator as an extra incentive, and get a small percentage from the electricity sold, though not as much as people who buy the solar equipment.
From Seattle Times ● May 20, 2024
The announcement came a day after Lee unveiled a tourism campaign aimed at attracting travelers to Hong Kong that includes 500,000 free air tickets for tourists to visit the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 3, 2023
I was out the window like a shot, breathing sweet, free air.
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
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