permitted

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Iran were only permitted to enter the US the day before their first two matches and had to leave on the same day as the game, under the terms of their visas.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Much of the credit for that stemmed from his recognition of the role of information technology that permitted the economy to grow without generating inflation, which allowed the Fed to forgo interest-rate increases.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Under that program, which Congress created in 1990, qualifying immigrants are permitted to temporarily remain in the U.S. and work legally if their home countries are experiencing armed conflicts, natural disasters or epidemics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

In one case, this bloc overturned precedent that permitted lawsuits against corporations for human rights abuses.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

The children fell asleep as soon as they were settled in a comfortable spot, but Penelope and Simon were not permitted to leave either.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood