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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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Allow (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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