Example Sentences

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McKinnor said she has regular town halls with her communities and the main topics of concern she’s heard from constituents are affording rent, rising grocery prices and everyday bills.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025

But cases like Pocan’s have been rare, Durbin said, and other influential Republicans are affording some level of deference to the Biden White House when it comes to judges.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

One popular distraction has been the window into other people’s rooms: the glimpses of the domestic habitats of colleagues, celebrities and newscasters that video meetings, Twitter P.S.A.s and home broadcasts are affording us.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2020

I admire the Nats’ pluck and am grateful for the chance they are affording me to watch the National League Championship Series in person.

From Fox News • Oct. 11, 2019

"You do not know the satisfaction you are affording me now; and you may be unspeakable blessings to your parents."

From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth