afford
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For some, that includes cutting back on other necessities such as food, budgeting strictly to afford half a tank of gas a week and rethinking side hustles such as food delivery service.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Just because LeBron James, who famously spends a fortune to maintain his body, can easily afford a Whoop doesn’t mean that most people will.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Larger banks, meanwhile, could face competition from smaller banks if they can afford to allocate money away from regulatory compliance costs and toward more services.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
"If you know you have a limit on what you can afford, say it at the beginning rather than sitting through the meal hoping someone else suggests paying separately," she advises.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
His mom couldn’t afford to pay Gibby every day.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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