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The phrase "allowed to lose" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where permission or acceptance of losing is being discussed, often in competitive or game-related scenarios.
Example: "In this friendly match, we are all allowed to lose without any pressure to win."
Alternatives: "permitted to lose" or "free to lose".
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is allowed to lose.
"Until then, we're allowed to lose, if that makes sense".
"When you play for the All Blacks you're not allowed to lose.
And you are allowed to lose – especially if the other guy is playing out of his skin.
It is important that lactating ewes not be allowed to lose much weight as they must be able to re-breed soon after the lambs are weaned.
He needs to be allowed to lose, ideally in a situation where he has a partner, and where cooperation and mastery are part of the scenario.
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In other words, "Lost in a Good Book" is a book in which one isn't allowed to get lost.
Not a word or phrase is allowed to get lost as she pursues the truth of a song.
The £105m is only allowed to be lost if an owner has guaranteed it and paid the money in.
Ang/Tie signalling is a very promising target and must not be allowed to become lost in translation [ 179].
The inclusion criteria for the non-bereaved parents were identical to those for the bereaved parents, except that they were not allowed to have lost a child.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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