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allowed

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /






ADJECTIVE
licensed
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STRONGEST








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This week, the U.S. allowed a Russian tanker to deliver roughly 730,000 much-needed barrels to the embattled nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the aim was to complement a previous similar law, passed five years ago, which allowed the government to close associations accused of promoting Islamic separatism.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It also diversified away from pipelines into other types of energy infrastructure, such as electricity generation assets—a move that has also allowed it to benefit from AI growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This is, of course, why the press is no longer allowed in the “Upper Press” offices.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It felt as if it was revealing itself especially for us; as though we were the only ones allowed to share the secret of its beauty.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler