Example Sentences

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That affords the company little room for error, Lee said in a Tuesday note, and he found something else to quibble with in the latest report.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Watching these movies in chronological order affords viewers the opportunity to chart Tanaka’s progress behind the camera.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It meant the law, which affords partners some of the rights held by spouses in marriage, could be applied to individuals in committed relationships with multiple people.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Neither reading affords the Fed much room to cut interest rates—and neither yet reflects the impact of higher oil prices stemming from the war that began on Feb. 28.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I shake my head, muttering darkly on shaded paths, holding conversation with the only friend and comfort this world affords, my shadow.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner