letting

Example Sentences

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Hang Dang, a 76-year-old retiree, was not letting extreme temperatures deter her from attending celebrations in Washington for the 250th July Fourth anniversary.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

“Ridiculous” is C.K.’s way of letting the world know that when you brush aside his Teflon-coated fame and elder statesman standing, the 58-year-old star is really just old and exhausted.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

But for sure, at some point, they’ll get around to letting us know.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

McCaslin, a former defense lawyer who has been on the bench for six years, told the courtroom that she is known for not letting old cases linger, enforcing deadlines and maintaining order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

They were halfway down the bike path before Jonah’s mind kicked into gear, letting him think again instead of just acting on reflex.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix