afford
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And even when bodies could be identified, few people could afford to pay for the transfers to be done privately.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Beset by financial hardship, in part because of a devastating injury in a ferryboat accident, Meucci was unable to afford the $10 fee to renew his caveat, which as a result expired.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
"It just removes choice and adds pressure on already stretched schools. We should be focusing on education, personal responsibility, and ensuring families can afford healthy food, not headline-grabbing bans."
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Experts concede the high cost of buying and living in these developments prevents some retirees from being able to afford them.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Plus they work overtime for pizza and doughnuts and that’s the kind of payment Auntie Buzz can afford.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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