afford

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Nearly half of consumers, 44%, remain highly concerned about their ability to afford gas, according to data from consumer analytics firm Numerator.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

I am a kid who grew up on Medicaid and food assistance and understand what it feels like when you don’t know whether you’re going to be able to afford your bills month to month.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Oberhansley said the pool-maintenance company where she works can’t afford to give her a raise, and her search for a better-paying office job has run into rejections or silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"However, the increased cost of rural crime to Northern Irish farmers shows that we cannot afford to be complacent, and that organised criminals will continue to find new ways to target farmers."

From BBC • May 30, 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