as in provided (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 couple considered renting out the storefront portion of the building while simultaneously toying with the idea of opening a business of their own.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald considered going for it on fourth-and-1 from the 19-yard line but instead opted for a field goal.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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While this clash may be anticipated by many fans, the buildup to Cena and Paul's in-ring fight hasn't been without issues.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, no significant wind events are anticipated this weekend.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Allowed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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