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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'afford a delay' is correct and usable in written English.
It means to give someone or something the time or freedom to do something. For example: The company's financial situation did not afford a delay in releasing their new product.
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Jane Landon, deputy chief executive of the UK Health Forum, said: "The government has pledged its firm commitment to tackling child obesity, but we simply cannot afford a delay in taking action.
"Simply put, we can't go back on our progress nor can we afford a delay".
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"We can't afford a process rife with delays, subject to knee-jerk NIMBYism and tangled in bureaucracy," de Blasio told the students, sounding not all that different from the man he was trying to replace.
"We cannot afford a power vacuum that delays urgent policy decisions and unsettles potential investors, so any new Cabinet must get down to business as soon as possible.
Rising mortgage rates make it more difficult to afford a house, and thus may delay home prices from finding a floor.
"Everything seems to be feasible, but they cannot afford any delay".
We cannot afford a third.
Can't afford a consultant?
Continue to rent: Delaying your purchase while you save more money, pay off debt and potentially increase your income will help you afford a home in the future.
Can you afford a child?
Can you afford a family?
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