afford
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The advantage was so comfortable that U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino could afford to avoid taking any risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
“I’ll work every day to make Los Angeles more affordable and create more opportunity, so that Latino families — and all families — can afford to live here and thrive,” Raman said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
Despite the sticker shock, therapists and financial experts say such splurges could be worth it, as long as it’s something you can afford and it holds significant value for you.
From MarketWatch • 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
With the new clothes they could not afford now rumpled and covered with grit, the bedraggled Babushkinovs and their quiet but unusually alert governess arrived in Saint Petersburg at last.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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