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  • past tense form of allow.
  • past participle of allow.
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allowed

[uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /






ADJECTIVE
licensed
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STRONGEST








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Last year, the government allowed private firms to build and operate atomic power projects, underlining a push for alternative energy.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

People will be allowed to take pretax money from their paycheck and pour it into their child’s account, according to new proposed rules from the U.S.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

As his father reminds John during a venting session that occurs after Hal nonchalantly almost kills him, “They’re allowed to have tantrums. We’re not.”

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited AI leaders to a meeting in New Delhi earlier this year, security protocols allowed each executive to bring one additional person with them.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Because of their medical condition, patients are not allowed to move freely.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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