allows (of)

present tense third-person singular of allow (of)
as in permits (of)
to make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities I'm afraid the problem doesn't allow of any other solution

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  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 Your public message needs a calmer filter today.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Build for the Future, Optimize the Present The state of the art, as of mid-2026, showcases agentic AI that works but needs manual guidance.
    Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Allows (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allows%20%28of%29. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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