afforded

Example Sentences

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That's why this council by-election is significant and merits national coverage that is not normally afforded to these local contests.

From BBC

Mr. Gaines might have afforded his endgame a bit more of the same.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Assam, most women spent the money on essentials; many appreciated the dignity it afforded, but few linked it to recognition of unpaid work, and most would still prefer paid jobs.

From BBC

We want to be toyed with, to consider ideas that explain the worst truths with more sense than they’re typically afforded.

From Salon

Fiji, afforded the dedicated build-up their disparate squad rarely get, are always a bigger threat at a World Cup.

From BBC