allowed
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That close collaboration has allowed Kripke to play to his actors’ strengths.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Sick babies – who were considered unsuitable for adoption – were allowed to die at a church-run mother and baby home in Cumbria, according to a new study of documents by a leading academic.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Among the questions she’s asking herself: “Am I allowed to like Megyn Kelly now?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“He won’t have to know. And the money—I need it for clothes and things if I’m going to . . . go out . . .” I allowed my words to trail off.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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