free-swinging
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of free-swinging
First recorded in 1945–50; free(wheeling) + swinging
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Then, McIlroy faltered under the weight of history as a free-swinging Rose blitzed the back nine to force the extra hole.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2023
He was a free-swinging, power-first slugger who could not find his way onto the Guardians’ 40-man roster last winter as the team protected more heralded prospects from selection in the Rule 5 draft.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2022
Baez’s free-swinging mentality and swing-and-miss issues clashed with the Mariners’ organizational philosophy.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
In fact, from a free-swinging, jovial, somewhat overbearing demeanor, Arizona had changed to a mien of malicious and rather frightened cunning.
From The Rangeland Avenger by Max Brand
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