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

Nothing clings like a suspicion in the mind of a conscientious young man that he has been allowing his heart to stray from its proper anchorage.

From Uneasy Money by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)