free agency
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The NBA’s Dallas Mavericks let the point guard sign with the New York team in free agency in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
“Throughout my sneaker free agency, I was impressed by the quality, comfort and performance of Li-Ning’s shoes,” Curry said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Considered one of the better tight ends available in free agency, Njoku was still looking for a new team in May because he had a disappointing 2025 season that was hampered by a knee injury.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The Rams made eye-catching moves in free agency for cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to strengthen even further - so as usual only time will tell if they won or lost this one.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
By what has been said on the theory of Calvinistic predestination, it will be seen, I think, that this system involves such necessity of moral action as is incompatible with free agency.
From Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. by Fisk, Wilbur
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