Sentence examples for afford not to from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

afford not to build

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afford not to engage

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afford not to progress

The phrase "afford not to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing the idea that one cannot bear the cost or consequence of not doing something.
Example: "In this competitive market, we cannot afford not to invest in new technology."
Alternatives: "cannot risk not to" or "cannot allow not to".

Exact(60)

They can't afford not to!

Forbes

Can they afford not to?

The New York Times

We can't afford not to.

The New York Times

Can we afford not to?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"We cannot afford not to change.

The Economist

Or can they afford not to?

The New York Times - Sports

We can't afford not to act.

The New York Times

Ms. Dally could afford not to work.

The New York Times

Equally important, can we afford not to?

The New York Times - Magazine

Rather: Can we afford not to?

The New York Times

In fact, they cannot afford not to.

The New York Times

More suggestions(18)

afford not to give

acquire not to

buy not to

accept not to

undertake not to

carry not to

allow not to

facilitate not to

endure not to

deliver not to

sustain not to

repay not to

ensure not to

contribute not to

give not to

provide not to

absorb not to

paid not to

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