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as in allows
to give permission to
my parents would not let me drive until I had a job and could pay for my own gas
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as in enables
to make able or possible
the low gravity on the moon lets you make enormous leaps and jumps
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as in tolerates
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
they let their kids get away with murder
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as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
artists are allowed to sell their goods in the public square without let or hindrance
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Instagram Reels also has a template feature that lets creators crib editing choices with just a few clicks.
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This lets buyers opt for a pay-as-you-go model with flexible payment options, addressing pricing concerns and helping retain at-risk customers.
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The show never lets people take their costumes home!
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There is also an unlimited media library that lets users flexibly arrange their assets with unlimited cloud storage.
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Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
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Either way, a saddle allows deer to pass through from one side or the other without having to climb up and over.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Buttons and knobs aren’t totally distraction-free, but research shows their tactile response allows drivers to use them more easily without looking down and away from the road.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, Salesforce and other technology providers have a low-click/no-code approach that enables companies to leverage AI tools without major investments in development.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Basics of Agents An agent is a composite and autonomous application that enables humans and AI to collaborate to complete a task.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Entrepreneurs who go down this path often face obstacles, but the journey can also be incredibly rewarding.Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Because of the stability the hook end-effector offered, the robot was able to climb steeper ladders and deal with unforeseen obstacles.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Despite these barriers though, the survey also found that 93% of brand leaders are optimistic about the future growth of women’s sports, and almost every brand that is currently spending in women’s sports anticipates increasing in their investments over the next five years.Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Our work with the Global Commitment has identified key barriers to scaling those solutions, pointing to where global policy is crucial.Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Lets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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