afford
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Unite's general secretary Sharon Graham, said: "DHL is hugely profitable, it can more than afford to put forward an acceptable pay offer."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
When it comes to retirement, many individuals make two costly mistakes: They claim Social Security early, even though it reduces the benefit they could receive by waiting; and they spend less than they can afford.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Around 70% of U.S. farmers say they are unable to afford all of the fertilizer they need for 2026 crops, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
But the price of union peace will be nearly $1.2 billion in annual contract costs, and questions remain about whether the district can afford it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Fig and I couldn’t afford for this lemonade stand to fail.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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