allowing that
Example Sentences
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Even allowing that some government purposes require lying, the natural course of AI adoption ought to improve matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
"I felt helpless — sad and also angry about the system that is allowing that to happen," he said quietly.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
He shrugged, allowing that, and we both laughed in whispers.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
