- present participle of permit.
permitting
Example Sentences
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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
Supply-chain backlogs, permitting fights and power-supply constraints are among the issues that have caused data-center construction to fall behind targeted timelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
A source with direct knowledge of the matter told Barron’s last year that Honeywell was looking to take the company public as soon as late 2026, market conditions permitting.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member, called for further streamlining of the permitting process for rebuilds as well, including by creating a wide set of preapproved, fire-resistant building plans.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The resulting fixed abode contributes to denser human populations by permitting a shortened birth interval.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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