afford

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, homeowners who can’t afford to rebuild are selling to wealthier buyers, who sometimes purchase multiple plots and plan to build bigger houses, Rowen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since ChatGPT's release in 2022, Nvidia has been updating its product line at a furious pace, raising questions about whether tech companies building AI models can afford to keep their technology state-of-the-art.

From Barron's

Many people claim as soon as they can because they can’t afford to delay benefits, while others try to wait until at least full retirement age so they get 100% of what they’re owed.

From MarketWatch

O'Neill was afforded the same amount of games in charge as his successor, but that's where the similarity ends.

From BBC

If you’re reading this story because you’re planning to apply for a big loan soon, be honest with yourself about whether you can afford it if you’ve recently been behind on your other payments.

From MarketWatch