free-swinging
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of free-swinging
First recorded in 1945–50; free(wheeling) + swinging
Example Sentences
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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
The Timberwolves ran through Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves like free-swinging turnstiles, and ran 40-year-old LeBron James off because of too many minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2025
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
“I’m just free-swinging and feeling really good now.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
They were from numerous countries, those men, though mostly North Americans, but they had acquired a likeness, a rangy leathery look and a free-swinging stride, that went beyond their colorful coveralls.
From Industrial Revolution by Poul William Anderson
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