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allowed

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /






ADJECTIVE
licensed
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST








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After years of tensions, the two companies recently struck a deal that allowed OpenAI to expand its ties to other large tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Hearn said he was placed in handcuffs and detained for about five hours in jail, and was not allowed to make a phone call.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

"Many of our spectators were not allowed to go and watch the games," said Amir Hossein Rahimi, adding that it must be difficult playing without your supporters.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

“Continuing to use it will violate our guidelines and may lead to submission rejection. Not even ‘poly’ is allowed so change it as well.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

“You’re saying that the FBI had some connection to Jonah’s life before he joined our family—and you’re not allowed to tell us what it is? You don’t think he has a right to know?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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