allow (for)

as in to provide (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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  • These myths persist because the industry is still evolving, and many brands are learning to measure beyond what experts now consider to be superficial metrics, like likes or follows.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • The unpredictability that is causing volatile swings across all major markets has wine collectors considering their sourcing methods.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
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“Allow (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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