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
For some investors, the idea of being let into a restricted club is appealing, but there are real trade-offs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2025
Should they have even been let into the room?
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2024
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
“Do you really think you are going to be let into the Imperial Palace?”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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