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
Investors have historically afforded Chugai a premium valuation because of its track record of discovering and developing innovative drugs, the U.S. bank says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The bleachers had been erected in what was normally a pasture, and they afforded a view of a spacious plywood arena in which a dozen young men engaged in a game of soccer.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
