afforded

Example Sentences

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As Chester told me, “The system is so extensive, it’s impossible for the average person to opt out of” all the means of tracking afforded by TV-as-internet.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The legal team at the meeting, however, often argued that users should be afforded more privacy, echoing a sentiment that OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has expressed internally, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Even Richard Nixon in his darkest, and sometimes drunken, moments had the good sense, or at least the protection afforded by his aides, to keep his most sadistic thoughts private.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Newcastle were fighting on four fronts as recently as last month, but Howe's side will be afforded more recovery time and more time on the training pitches in the coming weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Not that he couldn’t have afforded a new ring by then.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen