- present participle of afford.
affording
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Marshals and other federal agencies by affording them a dangerous amount of latitude.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
In a book published Tuesday entitled “Anti-Fascist Economics,” Weber argues for policies that address the difficulties many households face in affording energy, food and other necessities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Foot Locker is dealing with challenges facing the broader athletic-shoe industry — namely, consumers who are too worried about affording basics to think about buying less essential items like sneakers, D.A.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Bolivia's Juan Carlos Prado Angelo, who reached his first Grand Slam main draw at Roland Garros, says affording travel is "very difficult for every player" from South America.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
The practice of encouraging defendants to plead guilty to crimes, rather than affording them the benefit of a full trial, has always carried its risks and downsides.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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