afforded

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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

Although the home is located on a popular street in Sag Harbor, it afforded Brooklyn-born Behar total privacy courtesy of the lush trees that surround the grounds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Frederiksen had previously won international esteem and a degree of influence rarely afforded her nation of six million people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The chance for a reset and a shot at revival against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina in the summer may not be afforded Borthwick.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

I am unused to such scrupulous politeness being afforded to me—he’s doing me the courtesy of not asking for my true name.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black