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as in to allow
to give permission to
my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas
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as in to enable
to make able or possible
the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps
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as in to tolerate
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
they let their kids get away with murder
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as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance
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Recent Examples of let
Farai Mutsaka and Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration is currently under scrutiny for letting hundreds of probationary FAA employees go only weeks after the deadliest U.S. crash in nearly a quarter century.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Reform can happen, if the Council acts and if Speaker Adams let it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Lafrenière, at the end of a 1:14 shift — longer than normal but not exactly taxing — coasted and let Rakell get a step on him.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Stopping them lets the virus start multiplying again and could lead to the emergence of drug-resistant strains.
—Farai Mutsaka and Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The Trump administration is currently under scrutiny for letting hundreds of probationary FAA employees go only weeks after the deadliest U.S. crash in nearly a quarter century.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Reform can happen, if the Council acts and if Speaker Adams let it.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
Lafrenière, at the end of a 1:14 shift — longer than normal but not exactly taxing — coasted and let Rakell get a step on him.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for let
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And having that position shored up will allow USC to train its attention elsewhere in this class.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders regarding the issues that affect it.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rent Rent is a small part of total household income but an important piece for people who rent out houses, apartments and commercial spaces.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100-plus channels and add-ons including Paramount+ and will enable more user choice in the future.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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But there is a risk that his team's aggressive efforts could lead to the failure of government computer systems and enable Musk and his partners to profit off private information maintained by the government.—
FATIMA HUSSEIN AND JOSH BOAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a result, digital health companies such as Hims & Hers have been prescribing compounded semaglutide as an alternative for patients who are navigating volatile supply hurdles and insurance obstacles.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Back in Storrs, Conn., NIL activity isn’t permitted on game day or the day prior, with basketball remaining as the main priority besides academics.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The federal government would effectively lease the acreage to the city for 99 years.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lafayette has also expanded into the build-for-rent industry, buying empty land to construct homes to lease.—
Emily Mahoney,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
17 Feb. 2025
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Prison staff had ignored warning signs of his suicide, the lawsuit claims.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Let.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/let. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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