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The phrase "could not afford" is correct and usable in written English.
This phrase is used when someone lacks the means to purchase something. Example: He wanted to buy a new car, but he could not afford it.
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Argentina could not afford that.
It could not afford both.
They could not afford to be elliptical.
They could not afford to lose him.
She said she could not afford it.
But Ms. Serrano could not afford it.
But she could not afford the tuition.
Sunderland could not afford defeat yesterday.
Van Buren could not afford college.
Growers insisted they could not afford it.
He often could not afford enough food.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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