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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
Understanding the physics allowed scientists to develop algorithms that use TEMPO’s data to infer the smoke plume's altitude and map its 3D movement in nearly real time.
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Jun Wang, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2025
This reduces decision fatigue for developers, keeps performance consistent, and allows the model to allocate computing resources dynamically, going deep when a problem requires it, or staying lightweight for simpler queries.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Upon waking, remain still with eyes closed for a moment, allowing dreams and insights to crystallize before the demands of daily life crowd them out.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
If your bank or budgeting app allows nicknaming, take advantage of the feature.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
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Jun Wang, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2025
This reduces decision fatigue for developers, keeps performance consistent, and allows the model to allocate computing resources dynamically, going deep when a problem requires it, or staying lightweight for simpler queries.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Upon waking, remain still with eyes closed for a moment, allowing dreams and insights to crystallize before the demands of daily life crowd them out.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
If your bank or budgeting app allows nicknaming, take advantage of the feature.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
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Then, in May, access was permitted again in two forms.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Dispensaries are also not permitted to operate in either jurisdiction.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, an advanced EDU version offers movable fingers and lets each arm carry up to 6.6 pounds.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company’s vision: a system that lets drivers take Zoom calls while the vehicle does the driving—that is, once Level 3 vehicle autonomy is reached and cars can reliably drive themselves under certain conditions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those that tolerate high temperatures and drought to grow well in the South include Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) and ‘Provence’ French lavender (Lavandula x intermedia).—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels than many other houseplants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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Leaders who admit errors with humor demonstrate resilience.—
Paul Boross MBE,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Even some of Trump’s toughest former advisers admit it — a solo U.S. invasion or drone attack without Mexico’s green light would be a dumb idea.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Legislature has barely funded guardianship services, allotting just enough in its budget the past two years to maintain a statewide hotline.—
Jake Pearson,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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Also, consider the standard size of laptop sleeves and the space allotted by an average laptop carrier when choosing screen size.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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While starting and running a business can be a rewarding experience, exiting enables founders to pursue other opportunities while new leaders continue the mission and drive sustainable growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That specialization enables his team to delve into the technical nuances of estate planning while also mastering the softer skills of listening and translating legalese into workable plans.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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West Louisville is just one of countless communities across America where generations of people have needed more access to healthcare—a fact reflected not only in medical records, but in lives shortened.—
Russell Cox,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The approach reflects Clunie’s understanding of Davidson’s unique position in college athletics.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Not bad for a guy who left his manager thinking an early shower might be in order.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Make the next step so obvious that taking action feels easier than thinking about it.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Allow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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