afford
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Demand destruction is going to be “real and significant,” especially for emerging-market economies that can’t afford higher energy prices, said Edward Meir, an analyst at Marex.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Marine Hospital Service, which created a network of hospitals for seamen—arguably the first time the federal government took an active role in providing medical treatment for people who couldn’t afford private care.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
"This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries—and the audiences we serve—can least afford it," they said.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“This transaction would further consolidate an already concentrated media landscape, reducing competition at a moment when our industries — and the audiences we serve — can least afford it,” according to the letter.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Even though Fig had lost a lot of weight in a short amount of time, he couldn’t afford to gain it all back again.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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