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allow for

Idioms  
  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.


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So the new umpires are accustomed to calling pitches to the specific ABS zone, which doesn’t allow for any personal interpretation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Such negativity may allow for the market to jump on positive surprises.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Only 18 other states allow for residents to conduct direct-democracy ballot measures.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

The high court's rules allow for a losing party to formally file a request for a rehearing within 25 days.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The forest was deep green and far too much like the scene in last night’s dream to allow for peace of mind.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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