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as in permits
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in lets
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 tolerates
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 admits
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 allots
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enables
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 reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believes
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 intends
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 allows
Thanks to its rounded edges and off-the-ground build, the frame still allows the primary bedroom to breathe, even with a moody velvet upholstery.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026
Helium-3 allows the process to generate more electricity with less heat.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Medical marijuana can be a safe, regulated treatment option when prescribed by a physician, and legalization allows the state to set standards, protect patients and focus law enforcement resources on serious crime.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
John has started sending her white orchids instead of red roses because that’s the only kind Calvin allows in the office.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The combination of the car weighing less than 1,750 pounds, its slippery shape, and its high-strung engine, allows the 202 to nudge 105 mph.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
This allows Heathcliff to gain full possession of Edgar’s estate after Edgar and Linton die.
—Becky Little, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The durability of plastics allows trash to persist even in remote deep-ocean environments, according to the expedition’s findings.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The strategy, attorneys said, allows the government to avoid adjudicating the merits of immigration cases entirely.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026
Helium-3 allows the process to generate more electricity with less heat.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Medical marijuana can be a safe, regulated treatment option when prescribed by a physician, and legalization allows the state to set standards, protect patients and focus law enforcement resources on serious crime.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
John has started sending her white orchids instead of red roses because that’s the only kind Calvin allows in the office.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The combination of the car weighing less than 1,750 pounds, its slippery shape, and its high-strung engine, allows the 202 to nudge 105 mph.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
This allows Heathcliff to gain full possession of Edgar’s estate after Edgar and Linton die.
—Becky Little, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
The durability of plastics allows trash to persist even in remote deep-ocean environments, according to the expedition’s findings.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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Taking the exam in one’s native language permits the driver to be knowledgeable about the rules of the road while mastering English proficiency, as many immigrants do.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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This is due to the Interior Department’s recent decision to revoke American Prairie’s bison grazing permits on seven BLM parcels in Phillips County.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pruning also lets in more light and improves air circulation.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Lyft is introducing a feature that lets teenagers to use the rideshare app and addresses obstacles keeping Gen Alpha from getting out into the real world.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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This tough shrub tolerates heat, drought, and salt spray, making an ideal addition to coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hardy in Zones 3-9, this stunning plant tolerates both partial sun and shade.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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The border was a mess, that everybody admits.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eaton, too, admits the price and hype of the big game have gotten to be a lot.—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In reality, the technology is a toolkit that enables geologists to draw on data, models, and geophysics to generate valuable insights at various stages of a mining project.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ice surfaces develop a thin, mobile surface layer, sometimes called a quasi-liquid or premelted layer, that reduces friction and enables sliding.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The granularity of Shriver’s vision reflects a mind as skilled at analyzing the reverberations of monetary policy in daily life as at depicting interiority.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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That profile reflects what has long set Rice apart.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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