afford

Example Sentences

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"The council budget can't afford to employ traffic wardens and the income from the parking charges will allow us to employ them," Hampshire said.

From BBC

Thompson said: "We can't afford to lose them as fast as we are... I for one don't want to see them disappear."

From BBC

Some patients, however, cannot afford to continue privately for specialist care, so she refers back into the NHS.

From BBC

The silver lining, I hope, is that you can afford your heating and cooling bills.

From MarketWatch

You need it to pay your rent, travel, and afford the things in life that truly bring you joy.

From MarketWatch