afford
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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
The itineraries frequently sent each of the three co-chairs to five or more countries each week because the United Bid couldn’t afford to skip any of them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
China could afford to retreat because it had built a large cushion before the war—though exactly how large is up for interpretation.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
But I already know which one I’d paint my room if we could afford it: it’s the most beautiful yellow ever, like baby-chick fluff, and it’s called Sunflower Sky.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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