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  • present participle of allow.

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For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, allowing the adventurous to record images of their experiences.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Entry-level workers, on the other hand, may benefit: AI can compress the learning curve, allowing less-experienced people to perform at higher levels sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The noise in his head faded to the background, allowing him to think.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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