afforded
Example Sentences
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Golding said that the sweep was simply a convenience afforded by a player’s father who works for the bureau.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Samba was afforded a generous ovation towards the end of the game when being deservedly named man of the match.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
That means they don't have to operate flat out at all times and so grid operators will be afforded flexibility when they need it.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
As always, McVay is quick to acknowledge the early NFL opportunities he was afforded and the lessons learned from his grandfather, John McVay, and the Gruden and Shanahan families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Mr. Pinkerton and the other men were arranged with their backs to me in a horseshoe around Mr. Drysdale, which somehow afforded our suspect the only clear view of my antics.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
