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as in permits
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in lets
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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as in tolerates
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enables
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believes
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in intends
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allows
The roomy toe box here allows professional and recreational ballers alike to move their toes naturally, preventing distractions like squishing or squeezing.
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The Lego form allows other versions of these characters to be brought together and for their unifying personality and traits to come out.
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The event allows students to gather free dorm essentials, from clothes to small furniture.
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This technique allows the photographer to isolate the color information captured in the image.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
The partnership allows Tixr to work directly with NFL clubs on ticketing operations while supporting the league’s broader focus on modernizing ticketing technology and fan engagement.
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That reassurance allows fans to stay through the final whistle instead of rushing out early to beat traffic or make a parking exit.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Current federal law allows states to exempt themselves from observing Daylight Saving Time by state law.
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The protesters gathered to oppose legislation passed in February on the legal status of missing persons that critics say allows courts to declare missing Ukrainian military personnel legally dead before their fate has been fully confirmed.
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The Lego form allows other versions of these characters to be brought together and for their unifying personality and traits to come out.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 May 2026
The event allows students to gather free dorm essentials, from clothes to small furniture.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026
This technique allows the photographer to isolate the color information captured in the image.
—Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 22 May 2026
The partnership allows Tixr to work directly with NFL clubs on ticketing operations while supporting the league’s broader focus on modernizing ticketing technology and fan engagement.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 22 May 2026
That reassurance allows fans to stay through the final whistle instead of rushing out early to beat traffic or make a parking exit.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Current federal law allows states to exempt themselves from observing Daylight Saving Time by state law.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 22 May 2026
The protesters gathered to oppose legislation passed in February on the legal status of missing persons that critics say allows courts to declare missing Ukrainian military personnel legally dead before their fate has been fully confirmed.
—Dan Bashakov, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
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Many customers already received automatic refunds, but a second phase now lets eligible users submit claims online through July 27, 2026.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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This will give a small outdoor space a more natural feel that lets the greenery be the focus.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
25 May 2026
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Snowball viburnum prefers moist, loamy soil that is well-drained but tolerates other soils.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Food-grade silicone tolerates high and low temperatures well and works particularly well for batch cooking and freezer storage.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Published in Military Thought, the piece even openly admits several major weaknesses in Russia’s operations in the region, given the reality of modern air warfare.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Boreing, who co-founded the company alongside Shapiro and spearheaded pricey, ambitious projects like its Pendragon Cycle TV series — which the company admits was a dud with audiences — departed his own executive role more than a year ago.—
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22 May 2026
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When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fairness and efficiency are not in tension; fairness enables the cooperation and trust on which economic efficiency depends.—
Nick Hanauer,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Our Starweave autonomous swarm software enables autonomous systems to operate as a coordinated workforce, completing mission objectives without constant human oversight.—
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Interesting Engineering,
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Other vendors prepare street food that reflects the diversity of the San Fernando Valley, and live entertainment from local bands ties it all together, making the Encino Farmers Market a joyous ritual.—
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De Rycker argued that Perceptic’s approach reflects a broader pattern in enterprise AI, in which platforms increasingly unify workflows and data across multiple departments rather than offering standalone tools.—
Jeremy Kahn,
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Levy is the petitioner in a lawsuit now working its way through the San Diego Superior Court, and his case raises questions that should concern not only every California property owner but every American who believes that government power needs limits.—
Jeremy Talcott,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The guy, McCartney believes, was a personal photographer for Prince.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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“Allows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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