afford
Example Sentences
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“It’s unfair that there are millions of kids out there whose parents can’t afford this.”
One concern quickly rose above the rest: How would they afford Christmas?
From Los Angeles Times
He became the sole caretaker of his infant and 4-year-old son after his wife was deported, and can’t afford child care.
From Los Angeles Times
“This is a time where the kids get to get that gift that maybe their parents can’t give them, you know, maybe can’t afford it,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
From what you say, you can afford to contribute something to their college funds, so that could be a good way forward given your conversation.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
