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free agency

American  
[free ay-juhn-see] / ˈfri ˈeɪ dʒən si /

noun

free agencies plural
  1. the status of a free agent; the fact of being a free agent.


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In one of the final twists of his career, LeBron James picked the team that almost nobody expected when his free agency began weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The union agreed to a salary cap in exchange for the club owners’ agreeing to the beginnings of unlimited free agency.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The Lakers already lost LeBron James on the first day of free agency after the 22-time All-Star informed the team he intended to sign somewhere else for his NBA-record 24th season.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Multiple industry sources told MarketWatch that any team that landed James in free agency would see a major spike in interest and potential increases in club revenues.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Some days after, Gordon asked him what he thought of the soul, and the manner in which we receive our ideas of volition, grace, and free agency.

From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by

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