permitted

Example Sentences

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Rossini’s devotion, undoubtedly sincere, was never permitted to cloud his humor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Russkaya Obshina has sought to position itself within Russia's longstanding network of civilian patrols: local groups registered with the authorities and permitted to help the police maintain public order.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Foreign sourcing for the project, even from allies, is permitted only when there isn’t a viable domestic source.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The jury's first task is to determine whether Musk, who initiated the case in 2024 -- six years after leaving OpenAI -- filed his lawsuit within the legally permitted time limit.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He still wasn't permitted to see the president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow