free air
AmericanEtymology
Origin of free air
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Hamilton converted pole into a lead at the first corner and then used the benefit of free air to maximise his opportunity.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025
He often goes to a McDonald’s to watch TV on his phone and enjoy free air conditioning.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
“We got sent a free air fryer,” Ms. Yamada Davis said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
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
But this dark free air feels dangerous, as if it knows we’re not supposed to be here, that we don’t belong here.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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