as in going
to have enough money for
we can't afford a new car this year
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Recent Examples of affording
Additionally, Gen Z's financial health lags behind the average by 8%, with their primary worries revolving around saving for major life events, dealing with high interest rates, and affording housing in the current market.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Many organizations already do a good job at affording secrecy to their members.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Back in 2021, the American Psychiatric Association reported that about 40% of adults were worried about finding holiday gifts, and about 46% of adults were worried about affording them.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
But many Central Florida families will be left out this year — with a growing number worried about affording enough food for daily consumption, let alone feasts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
The difficulty of affording a home, as well as the impact of rising rents, are issues that colored how voters viewed the economy leading into the election, with the high cost of living top of mind for many.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
The persistence of Marxist ideology — coupled with China’s growing influence in the region — has long had a pernicious effect on the Americas, affording power to bad actors and eroding regional security.
—Christine Balling, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
The median sales price of a house is a big reason why affording a house going forward will be difficult and not likely to resolve positively.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Several types of tent and RV sites are available, some of which are waterfront, affording lovely views of the James River.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Many organizations already do a good job at affording secrecy to their members.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Back in 2021, the American Psychiatric Association reported that about 40% of adults were worried about finding holiday gifts, and about 46% of adults were worried about affording them.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
But many Central Florida families will be left out this year — with a growing number worried about affording enough food for daily consumption, let alone feasts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
The difficulty of affording a home, as well as the impact of rising rents, are issues that colored how voters viewed the economy leading into the election, with the high cost of living top of mind for many.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
The persistence of Marxist ideology — coupled with China’s growing influence in the region — has long had a pernicious effect on the Americas, affording power to bad actors and eroding regional security.
—Christine Balling, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
The median sales price of a house is a big reason why affording a house going forward will be difficult and not likely to resolve positively.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Affording.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affording. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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