afford

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In the meantime, focus on building the ability to afford a similar property on your own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Having just raised $122 billion in new funds at a valuation of $852 billion, OpenAI can probably afford a few speculative gambles.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Energy stock investors can afford to take some losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Can I afford to keep my SUV?’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Many people left by ship. But most couldn’t afford to flee, or had no place to go. And the leaders of Saint-Pierre kept telling people the worst was over.”

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis