affording

Example Sentences

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“Affording social safety nets, affording national defense – you’ve got to be a little more competitive,” Dimon said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Catherine Thoyts has been learning to drive since November and says any price rises would make affording lessons more challenging.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slower pace in February, potentially affording the central bank more time to consider raising rates further amid heightened geopolitical risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Cardoso worked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for 30 years, affording him a special perspective of the city’s architectural fabric.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The living quarters and dining rooms of the tenured scholars would have been in the very same building, affording easy access to the collections.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro