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Meanings of afford the luxury in English

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Usage of afford the luxury in English
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We simply cannot afford the luxury of blanket restrictions on economic activity.
The South African
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But with another two in the bank, he could afford the luxury.
Reuters
3
The time was coming when he'd not be able to afford the luxury.
Wizardborn
4
But if you can afford the luxury, ask for an extension.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
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These companies can afford the luxury of a CIO versed in extracurricular skills.
Reuters
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Only the richer folk can afford the luxury of a jar.
The Pagan Tribes of Borneo / A Description of Their Physical Mor...
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Once he had mastered the technique he could afford the luxury of thought.
The Collected Stories of Arthur C. Clarke
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She was shaking, terrified now that she could afford the luxury of terror.
The city in the lake
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We've both been too much to blame to afford the luxury of stone-throwing.
Princess
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I'm too poor to afford the luxury of hysteria right now.
Shatter Me
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Unfortunately, I couldn't even afford the luxury of being angry.
Monster Hunter Vendetta
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Can we afford the luxury of spending time on them in this modern world?
The Irish Times
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A man dying of cancer can ill afford the luxury of skepticism, I suppose.
Wild Cards IV: Aces Abroad
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In many instances, they cannot afford the luxury of one of them remaining at home.
The Irish Times
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I can no longer afford the luxury of propriety.
Ice Like Fire
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But since when did army officers afford the luxury of amanuenses in this simple republic?
The Purchase Price; Or, The Cause of Compromise
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