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free space

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noun

  1. Also called (no longer in technical usage): vacuum.  a region that has no gravitational and electromagnetic fields: used as an absolute standard

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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With the popularity of women's football growing, Carter said the idea that the sport is a free space for people to be who they want to be is starting to recede.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

"Saturday Night Live" uses the cold open as its free space to comment on current events, and last night was no exception.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

She was shocked when Mejia offered her a free space to sell her merchandise instead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

Finding free space is among the biggest challenges.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

They all scooted over, squishing together, making a sliver of free space on the seat.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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