allowing that

Example Sentences

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Platner called it “journalistic malpractice” and refused to confirm the story, only allowing that he and his wife “went through something hard—because of me.”

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

“We are trying with our trading partners to identify minerals where we can more quickly have supply chain independence,” Greer said, allowing that it could take years in some types of rare-earths.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"I felt helpless — sad and also angry about the system that is allowing that to happen," he said quietly.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

I would sell the house before allowing that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

If the teachers were allowing that to turn up on the official report, it was obvious they didn’t intend to punish anyone for the nasty little skirmish in the battleroom.

From "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card