afford
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The misalignment between what’s for sale and what buyers can afford is especially stark in places like Los Angeles and New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
"Broadcasters are spending more to secure live sports rights and passing these costs onto consumers who can't afford them, leading to a messy, fragmented experience," he said.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“Ford Energy was purpose-built to serve customers who cannot afford uncertainty in their energy storage supply chain.”
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Read more: Most U.S. farmers can’t afford all the fertilizer they need this year.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
If the town can’t afford to replace the old heating system in an elementary school, they probably don’t have it in the budget to pay for baby trees.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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