allow for

1. Leave room for, permit, as in We have enough chairs to allow for forty extra guests, or Our denomination allows for a large variety of beliefs. [Early 1700s] Also see make allowance.

Example Sentences

The Southern Section has been paying closer attention to transfer students for the last two years since requirements for paperwork went from two items to six, allowing for greater scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times

Tier 2 zoning — which includes light rail lines such as the A, C, E and K lines, as well as bus routes with dedicated lanes — allows for five- to eight-story buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

At least six new laws have been introduced since 2015 that allow for the penalty to be handed out.

From BBC

Also, while international law does allow for circumstances in which civilians are killed during the course of a military action, there is always an obligation to minimise civilian harm wherever possible.

From BBC

Lossless audio files allow for listeners to stream music using the least compressed and highest resolution audio formats can have, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times

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