afford
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But given that you can amply cover your costs, and that you have pensions and Social Security, you could likely afford to be more exposed to the stock market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I am a kid who grew up on Medicaid and food assistance and understand what it feels like when you don’t know whether you’re going to be able to afford your bills month to month.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
He worried, in part, that his family’s farm couldn’t afford to support him long term.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But according to Prof Chen, the recent tragedy shows that "just because we've made progress overall, doesn't mean we can afford to let our guard down".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Despite my many protests of a weak stomach, Mom argued that we couldn’t afford takeout and insisted we tough it out.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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