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allowance

[uh-lou-uhns] / əˈlaʊ əns /




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These included beefed-up time allowance tools for children, with special attention on social media and games.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Limitations You’ll need to keep an eye on your data usage; it’s one device at a time, and you’ll need to verify your email to get the full 10GB allowance.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Pletcher said a declining foal crop has led to fewer races, which means trainers have fewer opportunities to take the traditional step from maiden race to allowance race to stakes race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Each article is less than two hours long and available within a Premium-tier subscriber’s monthly audiobook allowance, though ad-supported free users can buy articles for $1.99 apiece.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Mom and Dad paid the adoption fees, and I agreed to use my allowance and do extra chores around the house to pay for the dog license and extras.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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