affords

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"We were able to identify an evolutionarily old region in the brainstem which affords this ability."

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

“For the first time in this litigation, the government argues that civil detention ‘does not implicate any fundamental rights’ and so the Due Process Clause affords the detained men no protections—substantive or procedural,” they wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The RF also affords some measure of security against top-slashing thieves and delinquents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

With nuance and eagle-eyed research, he affords readers an unprecedented look at the mechanics of a musical fusion that, in many ways, we’re only just beginning to understand.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Now, after several years in which to observe the effects of spraying, the Canadians find a mixed situation, but one that affords very little comfort to devotees of salmon fishing, provided spraying is continued.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson