afford
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It is an extension of the so-called "lipstick effect" economic theory that was popularised in the early 2000s, whereby people who couldn't afford to buy something really expensive would buy a little luxury item instead.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
China in particular is sitting on massive reserves, which means that country can afford to stay completely out of talks between the U.S. and Iran.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
His mother couldn’t afford child care, so Allen often accompanied her at the studio, where he soaked up tapings of “Sanford and Son” and “The Tonight Show.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
That helped the Knicks afford his top-notch teammates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Anya felt bad for rushing him, but they couldn’t afford to just sit there.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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