as in providing (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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No one considering the 2028 presidential race is openly acknowledging the tension yet.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026 -
That was positive to hear, especially considering that gross margins of 77% in the quarter reported Wednesday night did come up a tad short versus expectations.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The community has experienced decades of disinvestment and broken promises regarding urban renewal projects and safety improvements.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Back in January, Brooklyn shared a lengthy statement regarding his relationship with his family.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Allowing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allowing%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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