free play
Americannoun
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Instead, the black shiny faceless Phantom robot is engaged in "free play", manipulating a bunch of coloured kids blocks.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
“Bravo,” cheers a physical therapist as she stands next to preschooler named Baruc who sits in a wheelchair during outdoor free play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025
Worst of all, not understanding these costs could make you believe that they don’t exist and that you’re getting a free play on the stock market’s slot machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
Rams with free play but Stafford and Kupp can't connect on what would have been an easy TD.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2023
The glad days that dawned gave me liberty for the free play of impulse and, from anxiety and restraint, I leaped to license and thoughtless action.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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