- plural of allowance.
allowances
Example Sentences
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A consumer is demanding that Anthropic reimburse customers of its priciest artificial intelligence subscription plans, alleging in a new lawsuit that the company oversold the usage allowances it offered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
The scheme has heavy polluters pay for the greenhouse gases they emit, obliging them to buy allowances that are capped in number, sold in auctions and tradeable.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
An assembly spokesperson said the growth of EVs was a "relatively recent development" and the matter was expected to be "considered in future reviews of member allowances".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When we evaluated the best options for 2026, we looked at what really matters: strong security features, trustworthy privacy policies, realistic data allowances, decent speeds, user-friendly apps and transparent business practices.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Dr. Wells’s replies revolve around small-town practicalities, insurance allowances, and the tried-and-true methods employed by Mercy Hospital.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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