afforded
Example Sentences
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And the first marked Carnegie’s opening concert of the season—the fourth time this orchestra was afforded that honor since 1955, when it first appeared at the hall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
By eliminating the Braves without needing the full five games, the Dodgers afforded themselves three days off, rather than one, before the league championship series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
A higher value indicates a higher debt burden relative to what can be afforded.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
Hassan is not the only Syrian regime official whose connection to the Tice case has seemingly afforded him financial payments or assistance for living abroad.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In Los Angeles, in our own time, Kevin and I could have afforded it.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
