allowing

Example Sentences

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The U.S. withdrawal from international agencies and the strain USAID’s end put on surveillance and response systems were key to allowing Ebola to spread unchecked, several experts told me.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

On Monday, however, Judge Ken Curry issued a temporary injunction allowing Sorsby to return to the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

On May 12, the City Council approved an ordinance allowing churches and some businesses with large lots to sell parking spots during events.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

That news comes just a week after rival artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic publicly announced it had confidentially filed with the regulator, allowing it to get feedback before making its financial statements public.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

She walked quickly toward him, but he lowered his hands to deflect her hug, only allowing her to get a side squeeze in.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste