affording

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Bolivia's Juan Carlos Prado Angelo, who reached his first Grand Slam main draw at Roland Garros, says affording travel is "very difficult for every player" from South America.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

If you have $2 million in investments, affording a $1 million home would be a piece of cake.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 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

He waited on one of the benches affording a view of the gazebo and the musicians.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead