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let
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
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noun
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
verb
cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
“He got his squad on the ball”
verb
leave unchanged
“let it be”
verb
actively cause something to happen
“I let it be known that I was not interested”
verb
consent to, give permission; permit
“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
verb
grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
“I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners”
verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
“This permits the water to rush in”
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He got his squad on the ball
This let me in for a big surprise
He got a girl into trouble
let it be
I let it be known that I was not interested
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
I won't let the police search her basement
I cannot allow you to see your exam
I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners
This permits the water to rush in
This sealed door won't allow the water to come into the basement
This will permit the rain to run off
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