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Discover LudwigThe phrase "allow to leave" is not correct as it is missing a subject or object.
You can use it in a context where you want to express permission for someone to exit, but it needs to be rephrased for clarity.
Example: "The manager will allow the employees to leave early today."
Alternatives: "permit to exit" or "grant permission to leave".
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Torres's future is balanced against that of Steven Gerrard whom the club would allow to leave if he asked to do so – and providing that Real Madrid made a suitable offer.
Calderwood had 14 players due to go out of contract at the end of the season and had promised to make an early announcement about those he will allow to leave the club.
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He was later allowed to leave.
People were not allowed to leave.
No one was allowed to leave.
"I am not allowed to leave Beijing.
Andy Pettitte was allowed to leave this winter.
"She is not allowed to leave school.
Both were allowed to leave the courtroom.
They're not allowed to leave.
Japanese sailors were not allowed to leave the country.
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