afford
Example Sentences
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One is not being able to afford it.
From Los Angeles Times
How much you're paid in your baby's first year is determined largely by your employer, she says - and this of course impacts how much time parents can afford to take off.
From BBC
A portion of Angeles Crest Highway is closed after winter storms damaged the winding mountain road that affords travelers stunning views and access to forested hiking trails.
From Los Angeles Times
But with it, the U.S. can build resilience where it matters most, at a scale the country can actually afford.
And can you really afford to turn down a lucrative job offer because the workplace may not align with your principles?
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
