Word: affords
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Because this year, young America cannot afford to throw its hands up in disgust; this year, young America cannot afford to give up on our political system; this year, young America cannot afford to abandon the political debate that is about to take place--because if it does, it will find itself severely punished with suffocating taxes, a much lower standard of living and exacerbated social problems in the 21st century...
...legally undertake postelection fund raising until he completely pays back his IOUs to himself. Though he says they haven't discussed it, Dal Col adds, "I'm sure Forbes would do it, pay himself back." In the meantime, by fronting himself with his own money, the thrifty Forbes can afford to decline federal matching funds, which most of his Republican rivals can't do without but which saddle them with campaign-spending limits that Forbes can ignore...
Still, the concept of a radically simpler Internet machine does have a certain seductive appeal. An inexpensive Volkscomputer could bring online millions of people who can't afford today's PCs, offering them access and opportunities now beyond their reach. The stripped-down machines could also fit snugly into phone booths, airplane-seat backs and other public spaces, giving everybody ubiquitous access...
...company fears too that in a market such as California, spending on research would create a competitive disadvantage. "One thing I have to insist on as a company is a level playing field," says Health Net's Dr. Popik. "I can't afford to pay for it if my competitors won't pay for it. If you want to do it through a tax, that's fine...
Quoting King, Kristal C. O'Bryant '98, president of the Black Students Association, said that "we can no longer afford to worship a god of hate. We still have a choice today: nonviolent coexistence or violent co-annihilation...