The only things that could be done about it were retreat or counter-attack, and the local situation permitted neither.

"Medical situation permitting, they're going to try to draft your father at the convention."

The family's financial situation did not permit her to realize her dream.

The situation outside permitted no such simple measures.

"Very soon, now, for he said the situation could not permit my living more than two years more, and that was over a year ago."

The Russians and the situation on my right wing 'permitted' this adjustment of the front.

Many in the middle class choose to move to other areas of the country, if their situations permit.

But what if the situation doesn't permit that?

He was there to hang out and see what the situation would provoke or permit.

Others will follow as quickly as the local situation will permit.