afford
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All the affected would-be tenants told the BBC they felt pressured to pay more than they could afford.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
His response suggested he didn’t have much sympathy for fans who can’t afford sky-high ticket prices.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
That helped the Knicks afford his top-notch teammates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He’d stand in the aisles overwhelmed by the Technicolor labels, the piles of Edenic produce, and the thought that his family — wherever they may be — might not be able to afford food.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“I’m sorry, Mira, but you know we can’t afford to replace this right now.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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