let into
Britishverb
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to allow to enter
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to put into the surface of
to let a pipe into the wall
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to allow (someone) to share (a secret)
Example Sentences
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As a lawful permanent resident, or LPR, Lau would typically be let into the country without hassle, deemed “already admitted” rather than “seeking admission.”
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
Private companies have attempted to rein in the practice by imposing new rules on the people they let into the club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 13, 2025
He has a few moments that play so close to comedy — say, whining to be let into the bathroom — that you wish the movie would do more to encourage our pained, guttural laughs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2025
A woman in chador sits on the pavement begging to be let into the smoking ruins of an apartment block, but men reason with her to stay put.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
Ella's new roommates gawked at Winnie like she was a fly let into the house, and Ella's cheeks warmed with more embarrassment.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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