afford

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One positive Deulofeu takes from this period is that he can enjoy more time with his family than is afforded to most professional footballers.

From BBC

To afford the property, he has diversified operations at Oakdale into winemaking and hosting events like weddings.

From Barron's

Breakfast television affords its presenters a special sense of intimacy with their audience, with segments often focusing on human-interest stories.

From BBC

Hayley Gee, from the Birmingham Dogs Home, said the organisation's vet bills had "definitely increased" and they have seen more dogs being handed in that need treatment that their owners cannot afford.

From BBC

"Travellers and the US economy cannot afford to have essential TSA personnel working without pay," they said.

From BBC