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verb

  • To refuse to permit; to forbid or prohibit an action, event, or presence.

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He put too much pressure on himself, not allowing a chance to take a beat and enjoy the occasion.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Nuclear proliferation just multiplies the odds that there’s going to be a mistake or miscalculation that causes nuclear weapons to be used, so the world should definitely be focused on not allowing more nuclear countries.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

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  • disallowing
  • laying down the law
  • putting the kibosh on
  • drawing a line
  • gatekeeping

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  • rolling out the red carpet
  • opening the floodgates
  • giving the green light
  • waving through

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