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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afford to write" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the ability or resources to engage in writing, often in a financial or time-related context.
Example: "I can't afford to write a novel right now because I need to focus on my job."
Alternatives: "have the means to write" or "can manage to write".
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But the world cannot afford to write off Japan.
Can Democrats afford to write off the border South completely?
"A new playwright Just can't afford to write plays.
"We can't afford to write off the land," one advisor to the board said.
"I'd like to keep on doing everything, but I can't afford to write for free.
Frustrating though this all is, the US cannot afford to write off Tunisia.
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Put simply, without Milton's independent wealth, he couldn't have afforded to write the poem.
Meanwhile, wealthy families that can afford to simply write a check upfront each month avoid both credit card fees and interest payments.
"At a time when our public services are under intense pressure, Londoners cannot afford to effectively write a blank cheque for this scheme without proper scrutiny, accountability and debate.
Can we afford to continue to write them off?
Lloyd Webber said in December that he may not be able to afford to continue writing musicals.
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