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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The Washington Post reported Wednesday that ICE is considering a plan to close it.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
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Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider the roomy Aria Faux Suede Shoulder Bag.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Allow (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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