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  • present participle of allow.

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But in 2024, Albania passed a law allowing tourism projects of “five stars” or higher to be built in environmentally protected areas around the country—dovetailing with the prime minister’s strategy for tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There is bidirectional charging External link, allowing an EV to power a home or sell electricity back to the grid during periods of peak demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When IP6 levels decline, that restraint is removed, allowing the degradation machinery to become more active.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Phil Holden, who works for Shropshire Hills National Landscape, and volunteers with the group, said cutting back bracken and allowing wildflowers to bloom also helps the ancient site.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And so instead of just allowing himself to be hugged, this time the boy wrapped his arms around Maya-Jade and squeezed her back.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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