First recorded in 1945–50
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Magyar said that, in October, Hungarians would mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, having turned over a new page in their history to become part of the "free world".
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
They should observe a drone-operation center and learn about the enterprise and wit of the private citizens who are innovating, adapting and making Ukraine a promising place in the free world to do business.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
"The soldiers who once called each other Redcoats and Yankees became the Tommies and the GIs who together saved the free world," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
It also made him a kingpin and punched his ticket to serve as co-leader of the free world for several months.
From Slate • Oct. 17, 2025
And with my money, I have more courage to step out into this new free world.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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