afforded

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Had Celtic dropped points, Hearts could have afforded to lose by two goals at Celtic Park on Saturday and still be crowned champions for the first time since 1960.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Despite the near-boundless possibilities afforded by today’s new tools, not everyone is enamored with the rarity of in-person sessions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

As Chester told me, “The system is so extensive, it’s impossible for the average person to opt out of” all the means of tracking afforded by TV-as-internet.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Others, though, might not be afforded a nice summer in Europe before returning stateside unscathed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Meanwhile, down in South Carolina the assurances afforded slavery that so troubled Martin of Maryland struck many delegates as inadequate.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis