Examples of 'were let' in a sentence

Meaning of "were let"

This phrase typically refers to the act of allowing or permitting someone to do something. 'Were' is the past tense of the verb 'to be,' and 'let' in this context means to give permission or grant access. It suggests that someone was given the opportunity or authorization to engage in a specific action or activity. The phrase is often used to describe situations where permission was granted

How to use "were let" in a sentence

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You were let down at the beginning by a brute.
Instead the units were let to smaller stores.
We were let out now only in small groups.
The other students were let go with a warning.
You were let down when these grew.
They became too violent and were let go.
The bloggers were let off with a warning.
We had tests and then we were let off.
The rest were let go with a warning.
They both have alibis and were let go.
Many employees were let go in the ensuing reorganization.
So they either had keys or they were let in.
You were let go a day after the massacre.
The students were let out early.
But eventually the women on board were let go.

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The strings were let down while it was stored.
The embassy refugees were let out too.
And we were let through that time too.
I am so sorry that you were let down though.
Pieces were let to airdry for one hour.
All the elements of destruction were let loose.
All incubations were let to proceed on a shaking platform.
And estimate where they were let off.
In time we were let loose on the hill.
The rest of the week they were let in.
Two salesmen were let go in the past couple of months.
Just that both of them were let go.
Only a few chosen were let in on the whole thing.
The apartments on the other floors were let out.
It was like you were let out of a cage.
You were let out in return for those.
This is what they were let to believe.
You were let off with a caution.
And then we were let down.
They were let out in the middle of the night.
You just said you were let go.
Contracts were let and work started.
However some of them were let off.
I understand you were let go for drinking on the job.
It was not your fault you were let go.
Songs or so later we were let out of the holding cell.
Four more little birds were let.
Other areas were let to local landowners.
But all the girls were let go.
You were let down too often.
The remaining hair were let loose.
They were let down by their own actions.
Sorry to read that you were let go.
I heard you were let go this morning.
They just hung on until they were let go.

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