afforded
Example Sentences
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Samba was afforded a generous ovation towards the end of the game when being deservedly named man of the match.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
That means they don't have to operate flat out at all times and so grid operators will be afforded flexibility when they need it.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Prince Harry’s eligibility for full police protection, as afforded to other British royals and former prime ministers, was removed after the Sussexes quit royal duties in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
As always, McVay is quick to acknowledge the early NFL opportunities he was afforded and the lessons learned from his grandfather, John McVay, and the Gruden and Shanahan families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The rain afforded an even greater privacy; no one in the world would come this way to find them inside this tree.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
