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allowing for

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prepositional phrase

  • Taking into account or making concessions for a particular factor, circumstance, or potential event.

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A ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, has been in force in the entire frontline region of Kherson since Tuesday, allowing for the road out of Oleshky to be demined.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

But the series then gets to know people in depth, allowing for far more nuance than the contentious school board meetings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

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  • making allowances for
  • with an eye toward
  • factoring in
  • keeping in mind
  • building in a buffer for

Possible Antonyms

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  • turning a blind eye to
  • without regard for

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