be allowed

Example Sentences

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We argued that the government shouldn’t be allowed to punish American citizens while forbidding them from publicly disputing the accusations, aside from grave matters of national security.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The local authority confirmed that the investigation would take another eight weeks, during which people would not be allowed to return to their homes.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

All people should be allowed to grow and change their minds, as Platner says he has done since his Reddit-posting days.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Exceptions would be allowed if both parents voluntarily agreed to share parental rights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

This must not be allowed to happen again.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin