allow of
phrasal verb
allowed of; allowing of; allows of
formal
: to make (something) possible : permit
The evidence allows of two possible interpretations.
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Neither conflict would allow of a quick fix—any lasting settlements would require time and long-term commitment to succeed—but Riyadh’s conciliatory moves nonetheless augur well for the region.
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Sanam Vakil, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2019
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Sanam Vakil, Foreign Affairs, 13 Dec. 2019
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“Allow of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allow%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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