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“We can’t afford that! How ridiculous,” Jones, 61, said while waiting for her train at Union Station.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

We, the chronically underwhelmed citizenry of the United States, can’t afford one less pillar of creativity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

"We cannot afford to wait for the same scale of crisis before acting again. We must heed the lessons from that time," said Dhara Vyas, chief executive of Energy UK.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The hot start means the Raiders can afford to be patient once again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Everybody wanted one; only a few could afford it.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

The Baku street circuit has a long straight that affords good overtaking possibilities and has a reputation for producing incident-packed races.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The artificial-intelligence spending cycle is still early, according to UBS analysts — and that affords investors a number of compelling opportunities across the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

But the nature of Dans’ role affords him more leeway than other appointees.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

When the shipping company finally wheels away the crates, Drolma affords herself a smile.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

Where it doesn’t matter if no one affords you charity, or nostalgia for your memories.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

Jane Doe also alleged in her civil lawsuit that Cornell did not protect her nor adequately punish the men involved, alleging they were "afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

She also traveled across Europe, meeting with several European leaders as well as with Pope Leo, who gave her the reception and high-level access usually afforded to a head of state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 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

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

For nearly a decade, Jefferson and Washington had corresponded about making navigation improvements in the Potomac on the presumption that it afforded a direct link between the vast American interior and the Chesapeake Bay.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

The beats are the ideal accompaniment for Ms. Badu in her experimental mode, affording her space to work through her range of vocal styles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

"It's a struggle affording everything for baby and me, sometimes we have to ask for help even when we don't want to, but we will when it comes to our babies," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

A reporter at the Times Herald covered my crime, stripped of context, affording neither of us humanity.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

She has claimed the four-bedroom home as her primary residence since at least 2015, according to a county tax office employee, affording her a home exemption tax break.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

He waited on one of the benches affording a view of the gazebo and the musicians.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead