- present tense form of allow (3rd person singular).
allows
Example Sentences
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The Hawker Hunter, a British-designed Cold War-era fighter jet, is equipped with a Martin-Baker ejection seat that allows the pilot to blast out of the cockpit in an emergency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Constitution, though, allows states to establish the rules, and federal courts can’t intervene, unless there’s a federal law at issue, such as the Voting Rights Act or the U.S.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Closer to Lake Powell, the Drought Severity Evaluation Tool, co-developed with the Navajo Nation, allows leaders to track localized drought indicators, precipitation patterns, and vegetation health across tribal lands.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
The magic of compound interest allows Michael’s additional savings over that five-year period to add around $1 million or more to his retirement account by the time he reaches age 65.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
In August, Mexico outlaws slavery but allows Texans to keep their slaves.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
