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allowed

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /






ADJECTIVE
licensed
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST








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The solvent was allowed to evaporate before termites were introduced.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

Damian dismissed an earlier version of the complaint in September 2025 but allowed the plaintiffs to amend their claims.

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

The Lions’ defense, which had allowed Bishop Amat to score on four of its five first-half possessions, then stiffened, forcing the Lancers to punt.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Bailey told the court it seemed Brighton was helping Mohammad with directions as to where to turn and when to turn when he "allowed himself to become distracted".

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

In the split second after it happened, I cursed myself for believing even for one moment that I was really allowed to be happy.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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