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- noun physics The state of being in a motion affected by no
acceleration (force) other than that provided bygravity . - noun common usage The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the
air resistance (no open parachute, etc.) - noun by extension The state of
worsening out of control . - noun as a modifier Of or related to freefall in any sense.
- verb To
drop in a state of freefall.
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Examples
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It was particularly interesting to see how the lack of a intuitative 'up' or 'down' in freefall is used to maximise space usage - equipment racks on the 'roof' or 'floor' as well as some modules set at right angles to the station's mean angle of orientation.
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That's me in freefall, that is. posted by Hal Duncan | 11: 11 AM
Day One Hal Duncan 2005
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That's me in freefall, that is. posted by Hal Duncan | 11: 11 AM
Archive 2005-08-01 Hal Duncan 2005
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With her career in freefall – for a long time Rivers was blacklisted by the US networks – and after their marriage collapsed, Rosenberg overdosed on pills.
A new film presents a revealing portrait of the comedian Joan Rivers Emine Saner 2010
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Then came the worst downturn since the Great Depression, with the economy in freefall, losing 750,000 jobs a month by the time Barack Obama was sworn in.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: GOP Runs on the "Big Lie" Rev. Jesse Jackson 2010
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Marshall may feel like he's in freefall some days, but he's made a strong and favorable impression on people in a position to help him reach his goals.
GLENN MARSHALL 2010
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IF the 800 billion plus healthcare reform package that Obama is trying to sell gets approved we will be right back in freefall agian.
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Their party is in freefall and their desperation is showing.
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It's nice to just 'decide' that the freefall is over.
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The BBC can no find space to report that the UK currency is in freefall, it has dropped below $1.40 and €1.08.
BBC news management Not a sheep 2009
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