Sentence examples for affords is a from inspiring English sources

The protection that self-ownership affords is a basic protection against others doing certain things to one, but not a guarantee of liberty.

But "afford" is a thorny word, as every woman with a good hairdresser knows.

The last thing they can afford is a new high-tech arms race.

Providing housing that middle income people can afford is a constant priority in the city.

The rule, which industry can afford, is a long overdue measure for cleaner air and a healthier America.

One thing the nation certainly cannot afford is a Treasury that pretends it knows more than it does.

"Are you still able to afford to hire someone to clean your house?" " 'Afford' is a state of mind," I said.

THE decision that the fancy car in the driveway is a luxury you can't afford is a hard one to make.

"The one thing that no corporation can afford is a dysfunctional board that results in less corporate governance instead of more".

So why does our Pin bring crisp £10s and £20s when all we might want, need, or be able to afford, is a fiver?

Vehicle prices that are too high for average families to afford is a big problem.