be allowed

Example Sentences

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Several immigration lawyers reported receiving requests for additional evidence on pending cases to make the case to the government that they should be allowed to continue the process of adjusting status inside the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

McGovern gave no indication as to when the 40,000 people who had been forced from their homes — many into shelters — due to evacuation orders would be allowed to return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

It actually argued that states should be allowed to only count the highest score and ignore the lowest.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Rwandan nationals and foreigners with Rwandan residency would be allowed in, subject to a mandatory quarantine period "in line with public health protocols".

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Will I be allowed to ask for it back?

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko