no-strings
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of no-strings
Probably earlier than 1965–70
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Writers will be paid a small, no-strings “commissioning fee.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2023
But ten years later, the economy is again under severe pressure and oil-rich Gulf monarchies have indicated that their no-strings attached aid policy days are over.
From Reuters • Apr. 12, 2023
But if Congress passes a no-strings extension for Boeing, it’s also possible the MAX 10 upgrades could be dealt with separately later.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022
CWU deputy general secretary Terry Pullinger said in a video posted on Twitter the union wanted an "inflation-based, no-strings pay award" for its Royal Mail members.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2022
Like Umanoff, Jeremy Blocker, managing director of off-Broadway’s New York Theatre Workshop, is trying to keep staff members paid: In recent days, the company that birthed “Rent” has received no-strings donations to help pay salaries.
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2020
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