as in to allow (for)
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Nobody ever thought about how life would change on farms once mankind figured out a way to eradicate--that was the word used--the little boll weevil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026 -
The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Solve (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solve%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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