Example sentences of "but allow the " in BNC.
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| 1 | You should keep compost moist but allow the surface to dry out between waterings . |
| 2 | In everything you do and say connected with helping your elderly parent with her financial problems , your aim should be , as far as possible , to advise tactfully but allow the actual decisions to remain hers . |
| 3 | As a precautionary measure , however , do not head straight into the house , but allow the dog to come out to see you . |
| 4 | Do not be too keen to give praise in this instance , but allow the dog to settle down first for a few moments . |
| 5 | Learn from them the strength to risk to say no to the disease : refuse to cover up , tidy up or pay up but allow the sufferer to take the full consequences of the addiction . |
| 6 | And I think what we 're looking for is a kind of situation where everyone can play their proper part in the decision-making , but allow the person with the energy and drive to play their part as well in giving a lead , and I 'm not sure that 's such a bad thing . |