make allowances for
Example Sentences
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When you make allowances for paying less payroll and income tax, finally get rid of your mortgage and reduce your day-to-day traveling expenses, you will hopefully cut at least 20% each month.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
"We've got to make allowances for people who are trying to do the right thing and were fractionally over the limit," added Ch Insp Morgan.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024
“You make allowances for the energy of the Israelis and this environment — that is right.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
And she echoed other delivery firms’ contention that the company fails to make allowances for rural areas with extreme weather.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2021
“My mum said we need to make allowances for you,” Lily finally said.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
