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allowable

[uh-lau-uh-buhl] / əˈlaʊ ə bəl /


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In a statement to The Times on Wednesday, the company argued that it has followed all local requirements, but said it would comply with the judge’s order while continuing to operate during allowable hours.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

But developers found it more profitable to subsidize 100% of their units at the smallest allowable discount, a rent affordable to households at 60% of median income.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

It’s also better to steer clear of utilities in the Southeastern U.S., where regulators have been generous on allowable rate increases.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

It also increased a building’s maximum allowable height.

From Barron's ● May 31, 2026

The house is obnoxiously huge, like the rest of the houses around it, built out to as close to the edge of the property line as allowable by law.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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