be permitted

Example Sentences

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That it got made before the strict enforcement of the Production Code allowed for a few more liberties than would shortly be permitted, but its bedrock slyness and winking tone are elemental.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

On Monday Raúl Castro’s great nephew Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Cuba’s deputy prime minister, announced that Cubans living abroad would be permitted to invest and become owners of businesses on the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The use of cameras, smart glasses, smart watches and similar recording devices will not be permitted in the venue.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 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

This scandalized the gnome, who was of the opinion—not, however, uttered in the hearing of his guests—that the wine should be permitted to breathe.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman