permitted

Example Sentences

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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

Each astronaut is permitted two flavored beverages a day, including coffee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

That guy wasn’t a permitted camper, insisted Gil.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Jurors heard she was permitted to hold her son's hand when his life support was withdrawn, and was heard to say: "I should have protected you."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“Yes, unless—is it rude or am I permitted to ask?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse