(of a mechanism, material, etc) moving smoothly and uninterruptedly
electronics of or relating to a periodic signal that is not synchronized to a timing source
free-running interference produces moving patterns on a television screen
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He was not the only free-running forward on show.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2025
The last first-half threat by the United States came in stoppage time when Pulisic lifted a free kick to free-running McKennie on the left side of the box.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2023
Hale, 20, who got into rooftopping through parkour, or free-running, acknowledges that its growing popularity poses new challenges.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 25, 2017
Cupid is a free-running colt but also a lightly raced one.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2016
He paused near Tom and spun one of the free-running wheels of the buckboard, and he inspected Tom as though he saw him for the first time.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Parkrun has become a hugely popular free running and walking, external activity across the UK.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
At the last second, George Kittle broke free running deep, Purdy threw across his body and Kittle made a juggling catch that sparked San Francisco’s only touchdown drive.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 22, 2023
For example, you could work in a stunt gym or free running gym.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
Children are not left out, with the martyrs' story told by finger puppets in part of a packed programme that also has free running, circus skills and five-a-side football.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 8, 2011
Give your magic to my son that he may carry it to the free running water of his own land!”
From The Flute of the Gods by Ryan, Marah Ellis
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