permitting

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Amid a major outcry from supporter groups and politicians, Fifa backed down, permitting fans to take in sealed, disposable water bottles after all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Industry executives also say they aren’t permitting as many adjustments to financial metrics, such as removing one-time or discretionary expenses, that can make companies look more creditworthy than they actually are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The order stops short of mandating participation and explicitly bars the creation of any new licensing or permitting for AI models.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The exemption could boost housing supply at the margin, though local zoning and permitting requirements will still apply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But Harry was already hurtling back along the corridor and within minutes, he was saying “toffee eclairs” to Dumbledore’s gargoyle, which leapt aside, permitting Harry entrance onto the spiral staircase.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling