affords

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Watching these movies in chronological order affords viewers the opportunity to chart Tanaka’s progress behind the camera.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It meant the law, which affords partners some of the rights held by spouses in marriage, could be applied to individuals in committed relationships with multiple people.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Neither reading affords the Fed much room to cut interest rates—and neither yet reflects the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the war that began on Feb. 28.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Yet for all of that convenience, the home still affords its residents ultimate privacy, the listing notes, thanks to a very high-tech security system that includes a gated entryway and a secure parking area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Where it doesn’t matter if no one affords you charity, or nostalgia for your memories.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee