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as in to permit
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in to 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 to tolerate
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 to admit
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 to allot
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in to enable
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 to reflect
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in to think
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 to intend
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 allow
Since the flavors were allowed to meld for an extended amount of braising time, the thyme, aromatic vegetables, and meat drippings really infused the sauce.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Under the original 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of 661 pounds.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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
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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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Under the original 2015 nuclear deal, Iran was allowed to enrich uranium only up to 3.67% purity and maintain a stockpile of uranium of 661 pounds.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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
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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And Michigan remembers the harmful EV mandates that have forced compliance rather than actually allowing a regulatory environment that permits innovation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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However, national parks would close, security reviews to help defend against hacking would stop, civil litigation in courts would stop, and environmental and permitting reviews would stop.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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To highlight the issue, the company released a quiz along with the study that lets anyone test their deepfake-spotting skills.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Legislators and local officials could change some of this and let the stricken communities try to recapture their former character.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 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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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Massey admitted the early chances allowed him to get settled into the game.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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But with violence surging, even the State Department admits that more needs to be done.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Priorities, Politics And The MBA The question is whether the FT rankings criteria and relative weight allotted to those criteria—by applicants or by the FT—may change in light of shifting interests.—
Dr. Marlena Corcoran,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In Nigeria, the president convened an emergency cabinet committee to make a plan for the budget shortfall, and Parliament allotted an extra $200 million to the national budget last week.—
Stephanie Nolen,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Digital platforms, including mobile apps, chatbots and social media, can enable companies to engage with customers in real time and provide instant responses to queries and concerns.—
Naeem Ghauri,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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At a Newsweek Horizons event in December, a panel of experts reflected on the last round of U.N. talks in Busan, South Korea, and what's at stake in the next negotiations.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Balinese holiday commemorates the start of the Hindu new year, which is when people take the time to stop, reflect, and rest.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mesa-like lunar mountain towers over a landscape carved by craters, including the Shackleton Crater, a cold, dark region where water ice and other materials that turn easily into gas are thought to be abundant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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While there is looming uncertainty, some strategists think fundamentals like strong corporate earnings will drive stocks higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Allow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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