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  • present participle of allow.

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Eaton said the transaction would mark the next step in its ongoing portfolio transformation, allowing it to operate a more focused portfolio concentrated on its electrical and aerospace businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There is bidirectional charging External link, allowing an EV to power a home or sell electricity back to the grid during periods of peak demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When IP6 levels decline, that restraint is removed, allowing the degradation machinery to become more active.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

She was unaware parking overnight was banned in the village's long-stay car park, and said not allowing campers to pay to stay in empty or quiet sites seemed "a bit daft".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With nothing else to give them, Jinjoo broke open another brown candy bar and gave two pieces each to her sister and brothers, only allowing herself to lick her fingers where the candy melted.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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