affording

Example Sentences

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Affording the basic necessities of life is becoming an increasing struggle for many Iranians because of high inflation.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Affording things is never easy, because a growing economy offers so many worthwhile but nonessential goods and services to spend one’s money on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Affording that payment is harder today than it was at the height of the red-hot market a couple of years ago.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Affording managers the time to establish themselves at a club in a febrile football industry that does not always allow it is vital.

From The Guardian • Jan. 11, 2020

The MS. reads: "Affording scarce such breadth of flood As served to float the wild-duck's brood."

From The Lady of the Lake by Scott, Walter, Sir