In a sentence
Six example sentences with afford, each labelled with its topic.
Down two with the ball, they could not afford another turnover, so the coach called the safest play he had.
Basketball
With only one spare gyroscope aboard, the mission can afford a single failure and not a second.
Technology
With the race eight days away she could afford one hard session, not the three her training partner wanted.
Fitness
With one life left, the speedrunner could not afford a single missed jump in the final castle.
Gaming
With eight months of runway, the founders could afford one failed product launch, but not two.
Startups
Holding a majority of two seats, the government could not afford a single rebel on the vote.
Politics
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Found in these word lists
Found in 4 published word lists
- New General Service List (Browne et al. 2013)Authoritative
- General Service List (West 1953, Bauman/Culligan rev.)Authoritative
- Israeli Psychometric English dictionary (Campus IL / NITE)Authoritative
- Magoosh GRE 1000Recognized
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