afford
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That stands in contrast to much of the country, where many homes remain priced far above what local buyers can afford.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
"We need to… focus on storytelling and content and quality. I think what the question should be now is: 'How do we build brands that people choose - and not just afford?'"
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“Ford Energy was purpose-built to serve customers who cannot afford uncertainty in their energy storage supply chain.”
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Not everyone can afford to do so, however.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
That meant a frustrating struggle to dig out the arrowheads, which they couldn’t afford to lose.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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