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The phrase "are permitting" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of allowing or giving permission in the present tense.
Example: "The new regulations are permitting companies to operate more freely in the market."
Alternatives: "are allowing" or "are granting permission".
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are permitting
verb
To hand over, resign (something to someone).
synonyms
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"If we do see stacks of ashtrays," she said, "it is tantamount to the potential that people are permitting smoking".
All four major companies are permitting it to sell their songs as MP3 files without any protection against illegal copying.
On the left, people are permitting themselves to talk about racism and sexism more directly than in recent times.
Aaron Vays's story (Lives, Aug. 4) brought tears to my eyes -- not only for him but also for what we are permitting our children to turn into.
Some airlines are permitting travelers booked on flights to or from Britain to make changes on what would otherwise be nonrefundable tickets.
Q: If low interest rates are permitting a mis-allocation of capital, there could also be a mis-allocation of labour.
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