afford
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After last year’s layoffs, JPL “cannot afford to lose more of this expertise,” she said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Both the car repairs and storage shed were expensive, and they needed a miraculous financial windfall to afford it.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“You could have a good job, and you can afford to save money and buy your own house.”
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Kevin Brewer loves his job and can't afford to be without it - but these days he can't afford to do it either.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“They were making loans to lower-income people at a teaser rate when they knew they couldn’t afford to pay the go-to rate,” said Eisman.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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