Example Sentences

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“It’s kind of a free-riding on a high price environment.”

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Jobindex said it had seen examples of free-riding, with some of its own job ads copied without its permission and marketed through Google for Jobs on behalf of Jobindex's business partners.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2022

“Other nations are free-riding, or taking unfair advantage,” according to the review.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2018

Despite its close relationship with Nato, Jacob Westberg says the country is pursuing a "free-riding strategy".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2016

I feel unworthy to associate with my simple, outspoken, free-riding companions.

From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick