allowing

Example Sentences

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By keeping the population of mid-level predators in check, they help protect resources lower down on the food chain — allowing vegetation, streamside habitat and other wildlife species to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. are better positioned because they invested in pipelines to the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman, allowing each to bypass Hormuz for roughly half its prewar exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The difficulty of facing Mr. Ryan led Mr. Carew—who seven times recorded five hits in a single game—to change his batting stance, allowing him to eventually hit over .300 against Mr. Ryan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In a post on social media, he appeared to support allowing Burnham to stand as the party's candidate in the Makerfield by-election, saying he had "the best chance of winning".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Not just allowing me to be a part of the conversation, but actually addressing me.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga