被囚禁多年的政治犯终于获得了自由。

The political prisoners were ___freed after years of captivity.

完成期末考试后，学生们感到如释重负。

After finishing the final exams, the students felt ___free from academic stress.

取消会议为我腾出了下午的时间。

Canceling the meeting ___freed up my afternoon.