LEEWAY


Meaning of LEEWAY in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ VERB

give

In fact, the anomalous status gave him greater leeway .

A single bat was created and given leeway to automatically flap its wings.

He says he would add tougher penalties for non-workers the moment Clinton gave him the necessary leeway .

The bank was usually very understanding, and generally gave us some leeway until we were able to sell something.

Again, it pays to give yourself plenty of leeway .

Sid gave plenty of leeway , right up to Christmas.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

States now have more leeway to restrict the sale of guns.

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