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Synonyms

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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They use effects such as superposition and interactions between light and electrons, which could allow for much faster charging and greater energy storage capacity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Samples from athletes are kept for 10 years to allow for retrospective testing when new techniques emerge.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our initial view is that it is difficult to see how these final rules will lead to any material increase in their provision, and over time may allow for a modest release,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Putting it on hold will allow for the redirection of efforts and resources towards the construction of the base near the strategic south lunar pole, Isaacman explained, which was already a goal.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

There was Syn- Optics Communications, which was among the pioneers in creating technology to allow for faster, more efficient delivery of data over Ethernet lines.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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