permit (of)

Definition of permit (of)next
as in to admit (of)
to make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities the photo is too grainy to permit of anything more than a slight enlargement

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need
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  • And both will fit in your pocket without needing a belt to keep your pants up.
    Joe Salas July 26, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • For fans who’ve never watched a Banana Ball game — or just need a refresher — the Statesman teamed up with Vavasis to explain what fans should expect on The Blue.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
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“Permit (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permit%20%28of%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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