as in permitted
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as in had
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in let
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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as in tolerated
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in allotted
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enabled
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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as in reflected
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believed
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in intended
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allowed
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The five-year pact, pegged at $500 million at the time, had a unique structure that allowed Abrams to draw from a significant pool of money to sign other writers to overall deals.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition, you will be allowed to carry over your remaining $1,000 and apply it in a future tax year.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
You’re allowed to give anyone up to $18,000 this year without having to report it to the IRS for gift-tax purposes.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
This approach has driven higher staff engagement scores and allowed Delta to achieve an impressive employee retention rate.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
At that time, members of the royal family were not allowed to marry divorced people.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Eleven other states have followed suit, allowed to do so by the federal Clean Air Act.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The five-year pact, pegged at $500 million at the time, had a unique structure that allowed Abrams to draw from a significant pool of money to sign other writers to overall deals.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
In addition, you will be allowed to carry over your remaining $1,000 and apply it in a future tax year.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
You’re allowed to give anyone up to $18,000 this year without having to report it to the IRS for gift-tax purposes.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
This approach has driven higher staff engagement scores and allowed Delta to achieve an impressive employee retention rate.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This initiative allowed individuals to invest as little as $250, democratizing access to investment opportunities and empowering those passionate about expanding contraceptive access.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
At that time, members of the royal family were not allowed to marry divorced people.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After filming the show in October 2024, Foxx spoke to CBS Mornings' Gayle King backstage and admitted that creating his special was emotionally taxing.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In his final statement, Tang admitted guilt and expressed remorse for his actions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Still, the company’s $820,000 allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.Adam Geller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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Still, the $820,000 the company allotted last year to protect top executives is a fraction of what other tech giants spent for CEO security.Adam Geller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Apple enabled non-emergency satellite messaging from iPhones earlier this year.Wes Davis, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
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Courtney and Jennifer worked with Jordan to ensure the valuation reflected both the business's assets and the urgency of the sale.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third of whom are believed to be dead.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Your body feels the cue for how the space is intended to be utilized.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the company had little trouble finding takers for the 349 copies to be made.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spread, let sit, and clean off with warm water and a soft cloth.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Staying connected with the S6’s smart features lets users keep themselves informed throughout the day with notifications and alerts for things like calls, messages and apps.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Allowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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