afforded
Example Sentences
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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
Jane Doe also alleged in her civil lawsuit that Cornell did not protect her nor adequately punish the men involved, alleging they were "afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
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
Burnham loved Chicago for the opportunity it afforded, but he grew wary of the city itself.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
