be permitted

Example Sentences

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Governments should not be permitted to search broad groups of innocent people merely because technology makes doing so efficient.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

It would not be permitted to offer investment advisory services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Ships carrying humanitarian supplies, Centcom says, will be permitted, but "subject to inspection."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Kushner would, however, be permitted to continue his diplomatic duties and have "exchanges" with officials, it added in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

There was no doubt that Benjamin would receive his Assignment to that field and would probably be permitted to bypass most of the training.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry