afford
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Smith couldn’t afford to pay insurance bills that were higher than her rent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
For buyers, affordability is king, and many are second-guessing what they can afford if rates spike.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
During our undercover filming we found that supplies were often missing on the wards, and that patients who could afford liquid paracetamol were told to bring their own.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Almost a quarter of them said they were spending more than they could afford on such services, with 41% of Gen Z-ers saying they were exceeding their limits on streaming.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
“We go to a lot of new cities and can’t afford to stop and ask directions,” Rio replied.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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