afforded

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Jones, a charity fundraiser, says she does not miss her solo life in Bath - where she could not have afforded land to grow on or the space to keep animals.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Both depend on work permits and legal protection afforded under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program created by President Obama in 2012 for immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Getting onto firmer footing has afforded Carvana room to experiment beyond its core used-car business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But a second look at this season reveals that the characters afforded the most complexity and humanity, other than Greg, are the women in his life.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Linds and I were high pointers, top-scoring swimmers, and that had always afforded us some status.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth