allowing that
Example Sentences
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While allowing that data suggest a slowdown in upward mobility, he insists that plenty of opportunity remains for the taking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
"If I'm watching that from the New Zealand dressing room, I'm not allowing that to happen. I'm going to go out and play a few shots."
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
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
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
