afforded
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If we lose that food security afforded by our pollinators we could have a global food crisis on our hands.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
He never fails to express gratitude for the projects that afforded him recognition and opportunity, but he’s ready to “take control of the narrative.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The civil servants are held to high performance standards and do face adverse actions, even though they are afforded due process that is reasonable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
It effectively provides him with more job security than afforded to his predecessor, Jerome Powell.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
We were afforded that brief glimpse of the terrain—the soldiers of the 14th already marching across the bridge toward the enemy encampment in their rows, six by six; and we in rows to follow them.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
