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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Eliminating the Phillies — a team some analysts considered the best in baseball — elevated the Dodgers from +200 to +120 odds.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Under California law, the relatives are considered victims of the 1989 crime and had the right to share statements with the board.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Soundside flooding with minor impacts are anticipated later today through at least Wednesday.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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But this line of research, too, has turned out to be far less revelatory than anticipated.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Allowed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowed%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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