allowance
Example Sentences
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When Chrissy played — just new to ping-pong — we slowed the game, made allowances.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2024, he stopped paying for Andrew’s private security and ended his annual allowance of £1 million.
This will increase allowance prices and state revenue—but also costs for businesses and consumers.
During the rationing period, sugar allowances for the entire population, including pregnant women and children, were capped at less than 40 g per day -- and infants under age 2 were not allowed any added sugars.
From Science Daily
When he turns 67, he will also garner an additional retirement allowance.
From MarketWatch
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