- present participle of allow.
allowing
Example Sentences
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“I understand why many people would say just get out of here, but that’s not what we believe. We don’t believe in allowing people like this to terrorize the community,” Cunin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The five-time champions were trailing when the hydration break arrived, allowing manager Carlo Ancelotti to pass on new instructions to his players.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
There are those who argue that suddenly allowing young people access to social media at 16 might be overwhelming, with its own associated harms, like going from a dark room to full sunlight.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
The fuel has a higher concentration of the fissile isotope U-235 than what’s used in traditional reactors, allowing smaller reactor designs to run more efficiently.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Everyone reluctantly agreed that allowing tourists to visit those precious nests in the hidden grove would be too dangerous.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
