(of a mechanism, material, etc) moving smoothly and uninterruptedly
electronics of or relating to a periodic signal that is not synchronized to a timing source
free-running interference produces moving patterns on a television screen
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Five minutes later, a free-running Fountas missed the far corner by a whisker.
From Washington Post ● May 18, 2022
The best arrow in Bob Baffert’s quill, Cupid is a free-running colt but also a lightly raced one.
From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2016
Meanwhile, Mirror's Edge 2 and Faith, its free-running protagonist, is coming, albeit "when it's ready".
From The Guardian ● Jun. 12, 2013
Many clocks are simply free-running and gradually drift away from the correct time of day.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2011
He paused near Tom and spun one of the free-running wheels of the buckboard, and he inspected Tom as though he saw him for the first time.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
At the last second, George Kittle broke free running deep, Purdy threw across his body and Kittle made a juggling catch that sparked San Francisco’s only touchdown drive.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 22, 2023
For example, you could work in a stunt gym or free running gym.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
They must be "free running", which means they slacken once the animal is trapped.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2015
Habibi, meanwhile, uses divided Gaza as a romantic backdrop, Man Without A Cellphone is a pan-ethnic social comedy, and Bristol/Gaza ties are reinforced by a free running event and screening.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 1, 2012
Give your magic to my son that he may carry it to the free running water of his own land!”
From The Flute of the Gods by Ryan, Marah Ellis
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