as in going
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affording
Every Premier League club is the owner of one of 20 ordinary shares, affording equal voting rights for all governance matters.
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Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Two were on, two were out and the Astros clung to a one-run lead in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game, affording Cam Smith the chance for a signature moment amid his anemic start.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
As Law noted, Campbell likely will be given a long leash, potentially affording him extra time to accumulate baseball-card stats that factor into ROY voting.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Rather, this law precluded state and local governments from instituting their own more damning labels, while affording the tobacco industry protection against future litigation.
—Simar Bajaj / Made By History, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Experts offered tips for saving for and affording summer camp.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Beyond funding, challenges like securing real estate, affording operational costs, and navigating regulatory red tape create additional roadblocks.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
From Emerald Bay to Cave Rock, the activities are as alluring as the views, with stylish resorts, relaxing massages, renowned events, and award-winning chefs affording travelers unforgettable experiences.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Two were on, two were out and the Astros clung to a one-run lead in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game, affording Cam Smith the chance for a signature moment amid his anemic start.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
As Law noted, Campbell likely will be given a long leash, potentially affording him extra time to accumulate baseball-card stats that factor into ROY voting.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Rather, this law precluded state and local governments from instituting their own more damning labels, while affording the tobacco industry protection against future litigation.
—Simar Bajaj / Made By History, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Experts offered tips for saving for and affording summer camp.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
Villa were leading 3-0 on the night and the tie was done, affording the defender a chance to soak in the adulation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Beyond funding, challenges like securing real estate, affording operational costs, and navigating regulatory red tape create additional roadblocks.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
From Emerald Bay to Cave Rock, the activities are as alluring as the views, with stylish resorts, relaxing massages, renowned events, and award-winning chefs affording travelers unforgettable experiences.
—Visit Lake Tahoe, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Affording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affording. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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