afford
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After losing its first game to Costa Rica, the U.S. couldn’t afford to lose again — and it didn’t.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
China could afford to retreat because it had built a large cushion before the war—though exactly how large is up for interpretation.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Even after winning her second-round match in Paris, Chwalinska feared she could not afford to pay for more nights in her hotel.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Commissioner Andrews and Massingill, the county judge, repeated that Texas counties had little authority to restrict development, warning that a moratorium could trigger lawsuits the county could not afford to fight.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
After working alongside him in the office, I knew it wasn’t something he could afford.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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