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as in permits
to give permission for or to approve of
flash photography is not allowed inside the church
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as in lets
to give permission to
a boarding school that does not allow students to go on weekend trips without written permission
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as in tolerates
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
only a lazy gardener would allow the weeds to grow that high
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as in admits
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
I'll allow I probably said more than I should have
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as in allots
to give as a share or portion
allowed each camper one match to light his fire
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as in enables
to make able or possible
a patient's canceled appointment allowed the doctor to squeeze in a few extra phone calls
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as in reflects
to make a statement of one's opinion
he allowed that their new house looked very nice
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as in believes
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have as an opinion
people in these parts allow that everyone is entitled to one mistake in life, even if it's a doozy
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as in intends
chiefly Southern & Midland
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I allow to go hunting before the season is over
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Recent Examples of allows
Either way, a saddle allows deer to pass through from one side or the other without having to climb up and over.
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Buttons and knobs aren’t totally distraction-free, but research shows their tactile response allows drivers to use them more easily without looking down and away from the road.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
That allows utilities to load up on bountiful solar energy during the day, then drain those batteries at night — essential for weaning off fossil fuel power plants.
—Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Hobbs is Arkansas' largest state park and the only one that allows limited hunting.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Synthetic data is a powerful tool that allows engineers to replicate real-world patterns without exposing sensitive information.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This allows KPIs to be available in real time, enabling your team to analyze how robots, operators and sites compare on a minute-by-minute basis.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting with small pilot projects allows financial institutions to explore AI use cases, gain insights and gradually build confidence in its ability to improve operations and create business value.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Buttons and knobs aren’t totally distraction-free, but research shows their tactile response allows drivers to use them more easily without looking down and away from the road.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
That allows utilities to load up on bountiful solar energy during the day, then drain those batteries at night — essential for weaning off fossil fuel power plants.
—Matt Simon / Grist, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Hobbs is Arkansas' largest state park and the only one that allows limited hunting.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Synthetic data is a powerful tool that allows engineers to replicate real-world patterns without exposing sensitive information.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This allows KPIs to be available in real time, enabling your team to analyze how robots, operators and sites compare on a minute-by-minute basis.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting with small pilot projects allows financial institutions to explore AI use cases, gain insights and gradually build confidence in its ability to improve operations and create business value.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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The show never lets people take their costumes home!Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hellmann knows that the fans are the lifeblood of his club and league, but admits conversations with them can become stressful if the game is seen to be going too corporate.Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Jack makes significant headway with the rogue juror, who admits that she was blackmailed into lying about Erin because her parents are being held hostage in Mexico.EW.com, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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The Basics of Agents An agent is a composite and autonomous application that enables humans and AI to collaborate to complete a task.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, Salesforce and other technology providers have a low-click/no-code approach that enables companies to leverage AI tools without major investments in development.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In many ways, this reflects a shift in consumer expectations, with younger customers placing a premium on experiences over products.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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This reflects reduced operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Management believes current cash balances and additional capital available under existing agreements will be sufficient to meet near-term capital needs.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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While the city’s planning staff believes Good Samaritan’s rezoning complies with the general plan, HCA can expect opposition from some members of the City Council based on recent statements.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to use the proceeds from the Initial Public Offering and Private Placement Shares to complete a Business Combination, focusing on the healthcare and healthcare-related industries.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Just remember, whatever one person thinks, roughly half the nation thinks otherwise.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Roger Valdez thinks, writes, works on housing, and advocates for progressive supply side solutions to inflation.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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