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Discover LudwigThe phrase "could afford" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to express the ability to pay for something or to have the means to do something.
Example: "I wish I could afford to travel to Europe this summer."
Alternatives: "can pay for" or "have the means to".
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It could afford it.
She could afford them.
He could afford to.
Azerbaijan could afford it.
Bruce could afford to laugh.
They could afford higher prices.
I could afford it.
We could afford to.
Day could afford it.
Rosecrans could afford to be generous.
She could afford it — but will she?
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