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Example Sentences
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During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
"We saw that the shirts we tested were all over the allowed limit for lead of 100 ppm," says Espinoza.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
He also raised levies on specific items such as steel, lumber and cars and ended rules that had allowed shipments worth less than $800 to enter the country, among other measures.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
But those features were soon replaced by electric motors, which allowed smoother, faster and more-efficient rides, and steel cables that provided more strength, reliability and safety.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
It felt as if it was revealing itself especially for us; as though we were the only ones allowed to share the secret of its beauty.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
