Examples of 'were able to afford' in a sentence

Meaning of "were able to afford"

were able to afford: This phrase refers to the capability or financial ability to purchase or pay for something. It is often used when discussing past financial decisions or current financial situations

How to use "were able to afford" in a sentence

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were able to afford
That most geniuses were able to afford a living.
Blacks were effectively barred from pursuing homeownership, even when they were able to afford it.
Eventually they were able to afford a small apartment.
Unfortunately, none of his neighbours were able to afford it.
But we were able to afford them.
It got to a point that we were able to afford.
The couple were able to afford to live in a trendy Madrid neighborhood for nine years.
Very low so that we were able to afford it.
We were able to afford contacts for Sue, and she actually made the swim team.
It was the first time we were able to afford a winter holiday.
The Einsteins were able to afford a modern six-room apartment with grand views.
Did you ever ask yourself how we were able to afford it?
Not all farming families were able to afford the luxury of large and decorative gardens.
This antisocial practice was implemented by larger companies, which were able to afford thecompensation payments.
Hopefully, you were able to afford the furniture you liked.

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At times their finances were strained, although they were able to afford a cook and a maid.
That 's how we were able to afford big, expensive toys.
It is where Salvador Sr. and Josefina were able to afford property.
Only those who were able to afford the school fees were left to continue . ”.
With lower prices, more businesses were able to afford the machines.
Herders with large herds were able to afford more than one wife.
Because of these gifts, athletes were able to afford lots of meat.
Come on, that is how we were able to afford that beautiful wedding.
On that occasion however, the producers were able to afford a shoot in another country.
That is the only reason we were able to afford the treatment.
The finnish students were able to afford the good.
I thought only rich people were able to afford creams like these.
The way tom and Shane were able to afford these trips.
By pooling their money, they were able to afford a new computer for the office.
Before the 1700s, only wealthy families were able to afford utensils made of precious metals.
A growing number of Americans were able to afford short vacations by 1915.

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