as in providing (for)
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
budget your time to allow for the possibility of unexpected problems
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Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026 -
That didn’t sit well with many people, considering the havoc caused by the crash.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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There are many perspectives regarding the question of genocide, but none more relevant than to an institution dedicated to preserving the memories and preventing future tragedies than one of the Holocaust.—
Samuel S. Flax,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The district cannot provide additional information regarding the allegations.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Allowing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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