permitted

Example Sentences

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Thunder sticks are so loud that they were banned at the World Baseball Classic finals, even as drums, trumpets and cowbells were permitted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“All those A’s are going to become A-minuses,” he said, except for A’s permitted by the cap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

DOJ officials have said they have released all of their files other than certain items permitted to be exempt.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

As the country expanded westward, the argument intensified: When new states and territories were added to the nation, should slavery be permitted in them?

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow