permissive
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“But certainly, they may have perceived there was a more permissive international environment” with a more distracted Washington, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The U.S. is a bit of an outlier in its permissive approach to youth indoor tanning.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“The operating environment in the Strait therefore remains unchanged, with permissive passings continuing under the same conditions as before,” according to Kpler’s MarineTraffic External link data service.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Although more permissive policies can help some pupils feel less isolated, the study also found they could increase distractions and cases of online conflict.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
In some states also general inspection of schools is mandatory by statute, and in others permissive, while in several there are local ordinances with the force of a state law.
From The Deaf Their Position in Society and the Provision for Their Education in the United States by Best, Harry
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