Example Sentences

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To encourage capital spending, European regulators have been allowing higher returns for providers of some key regulated industries, such as energy and telecommunications.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Amid the joyous scenes at the final whistle, there is every chance Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola may also have been allowing themselves a smile.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

Staying at the Chelsea was an uncharacteristic extravagance, but since their father’s passing, they have been allowing for treats like these, in his honor.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

In response to media lawsuits, some federal judges have been allowing videos presented in court hearings to be released to the public as well.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2023

As I have been allowing you, there has never been ready money at command.'

From Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary