afforded
Example Sentences
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In a press conference, Warsh said that though the Fed is determined to corral inflation, higher market-based interest rates over the past several weeks afforded the central bank some breathing room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
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
“GEO ensures detainees are afforded the necessary tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment ... to safely and effectively perform any necessary tasks,” the settlement states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
They feared that Iran was never going to be the same again, and didn't want their children growing up without the freedoms they'd been afforded.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
