afford

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But it is clear Scotland cannot afford to build into the game, they need the sort of start they got against England when they raced 17-0 ahead.

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"I'd absolutely rather be out there working, but it's not feasible with having to afford childcare," she said.

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Wealth Management, noting “uncertainty is not a reason to freeze life” or “push you into aggressive spending” that you cannot afford.

From MarketWatch

Sir Michael remains a committed investor and philanthropist, but said the UK and Europe did not afford the same kind of unified market that was available in the US and China.

From BBC

"The insurance costs are so high that no vessel can afford or wants to risk going through the Strait at this time," said Amena Bakr, an oil specialist at market intelligence firm Kpler.

From Barron's