allow
verb (used with object)
to give permission to or for; permit.
has been allowing
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present perfect progressiveof allow (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For the past week or so, Iran has been allowing a few ships from friendly nations through the strait, with some reports that the country has begun charging tolls.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
The lack of escape routes has directed many people to Oman, which has been allowing regular flights to arrive and depart Muscat International Airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
"The platform has been allowing the creation and distribution of these images for months without taking any action and we have yet to see any challenge by regulators," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
They also argue the state has been allowing excessively large amounts of water to be pumped from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to supply agriculture, irrigating vast acreages of almonds, rice, tomatoes and other crops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2024
She has led a most eccentric life, and lately has been allowing a man of very evil reputation to visit her.
From Three Comedies by R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson) Sharp
