as in to permit (of)
to make possible especially to the exclusion of other possibilities
I'm afraid the problem doesn't allow of any other solution
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Women aged 18–50 need about 25-28 grams of fiber per day, while men aged 18–50 need about 31-34 grams.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Unlike laminate or marble, granite countertops need to be cleaned in a specific way to prevent any damage.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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A little goes a long way, which makes the above-average price point easier to justify.—
Taylor Rock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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And as obesity rates among American continue to rank far higher than those of other countries, the survey says this could help justify policy and coverage gains.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Allow (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allow%20%28of%29. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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