permitted

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During the Gulf War, a 1990 vote allowed a US-led coalition to intervene in Iraq, while in 2011 a similar vote permitted NATO's intervention in Libya.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

That guy wasn’t a permitted camper, insisted Gil.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Jurors heard she was permitted to hold her son's hand when his life support was withdrawn, and was heard to say: "I should have protected you."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The unidentified woman says she tried to take photos of each dog as officials took them off the property, but was pushed back and not permitted to do so, according to a separate video.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

He lost his Moscow home and luxurious dachas but was permitted a quiet, comfortable retirement.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin