permitted

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The announcement from Havana comes after the U.S. this week permitted an oil tanker from Russia carrying 700,000 barrels to dock in the Cuban capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

DOJ officials have said they have released all of their files other than certain items permitted to be exempt.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

As part of the diversion program, Hurley was permitted to work during the day and return to the center at night.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander