afford

Example Sentences

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We Pay The Tariffs, a coalition of small businesses, said it was demanding quick and automatic refunds, and that its members can’t afford to wait years for that process to play out.

From MarketWatch

"I feel responsible. And I know I want children. I can no longer afford to take this kind of optional risk," she said.

From Barron's

She had been offered a place at drama school but was unable to afford the fees.

From BBC

They are not directly elected politicians, so they are afforded a measure of respect.

From BBC

“We cannot afford to hire lawyers, navigate complex claims processes, or spend months filing paperwork to recover money that never should have been collected.”

From MarketWatch