allow
verb (used with object)
to give permission to or for; permit.
are allowing
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present progressiveof allow.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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None of the devices record sound or video, protecting the individual's privacy, however, some people may feel nervous about the amount of data they are allowing other people to access.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The rebels are allowing shipment of test samples to the government laboratory in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital, according to humanitarian officials in Goma.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
“But we can’t do that if the states that are administering those programs are allowing those programs to be fleeced by fraudsters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
For now, increased T-bill auctions are allowing the Treasury to take care of financing needs.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
“Mr. Max, we are allowing plenty of latitude here. The Grand Jury will determine whether the testimony offered here has any relation or not.”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
