Example Sentences

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And it has permitted India especially to repeatedly block the adoption of plurilateral trade agreements into the WTO framework.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Greater L.A. has permitted 63% fewer housing units this year than greater Dallas, despite being home to 58% more people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Lambeth Council has permitted Brockwell Park, near Herne Hill, to host a series of events, such as the Mighty Hoopla, which are expected to attract hundreds of thousands of people.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

This characteristic has permitted Ohtani to thrive in pressure-packed situations, including the World Baseball Classic Japan won last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2024

But his affection for me at length overcame his dislike of learning, and he has permitted me to undertake a voyage of discovery to the land of knowledge.”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley