allowed
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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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