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The phrase "allowed to back" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to convey permission to return or revert to a previous state or position, but it lacks clarity and proper structure.
Example: "You are allowed to backtrack if you feel uncertain about your decision."
Alternatives: "permitted to return" or "allowed to revert."
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"This team might not have the experience of others, but young players are allowed to back themselves.
What this non-concession means is that I must still be babysat, albeit with my babysitter allowed to back off a few inches.
He said that as head of the IEA he is not allowed to back any party (because it has charity status).
While the boards of both companies agreed to the broad outlines of the deal and its price before the weekend, these people said, one issue was still a sticking point: whether Pfizer would be allowed to back out of the deal if the economy worsened or Wyeth's prospects faded.
Downing Street said David Cameron was "relaxed" about the move and suggested ministers might be allowed to back the amendment.
Orange County woman suing Trump University is allowed to back out.
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Cultures were diluted back to OD 0.2 0.5 then allowed to grow back to OD 1.0 at room temperature.
He hoped to be allowed to go back to teaching.
43, 49 (N.D.Ca. 1981) (subsequent recordation allowed to relate back).
About 1,000 people were allowed to cross back into East Timor.
Wood is not allowed to hit back, though.
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