allowed
Americanadjective
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permitted or authorized.
In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.
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Physics. involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.
allowed transition.
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Sick babies – who were considered unsuitable for adoption – were allowed to die at a church-run mother and baby home in Cumbria, according to a new study of documents by a leading academic.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
That close collaboration has allowed Kripke to play to his actors’ strengths.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“If this fight is allowed to proceed, it will be only the beginning, and our national monuments will become little more than branding opportunities for the rich and well-connected. We plan to stop that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Among the questions she’s asking herself: “Am I allowed to like Megyn Kelly now?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
‘Remember, you’re innocent children. You’re allowed to be here. I’ll be as quick as possible.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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