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as in popular
being within the financial means of most people
once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed
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as in cheap
costing little
they've added some affordable options
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Recent Examples of affordable
The bill, which passed 89-10, would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill, which passed 89 to 10, would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Few cars have been through a journey like this little Bolt, launched ahead of its time as one of the most affordable mass market EVs back in 2016, which side note, GM has a history of this.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Many experts and data reports have documented the lack of housing, particularly housing that’s affordable to people with low incomes.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The bill, which passed 89 to 10, would reduce regulations, regulate corporate investors and expand how housing dollars can be used to build affordable homes and rentals.
—Charlotte Kramon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Few cars have been through a journey like this little Bolt, launched ahead of its time as one of the most affordable mass market EVs back in 2016, which side note, GM has a history of this.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
Many experts and data reports have documented the lack of housing, particularly housing that’s affordable to people with low incomes.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
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Van, which is a 1½-hour drive from the border, has long been a popular destination for Iranians for work, travel and trade.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Unlike rivals giving subscribers a choice of ad-free plans or cheaper tiers with ads, Amazon defaulted to ads for all subscribers to Prime, allowing an opt-out for an extra premium.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rivian has been teasing the R2 for a while now, dangling the promise of a smaller, cheaper, more attainable version of its beloved R1S in front of adventure-hungry buyers who couldn’t quite stretch to the $77,000-plus sticker of its halo SUV.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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The three-week experiment marks a turning point for the 10-year-old brand, which has built a loyal following through accessible prices and high-touch customer initiatives, including client trunk shows.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ground-floor room, Snowdrop, is fully accessible; Buttercup is the mega primary suite with its own balcony; and Willow is the smallest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The high volume of Iranian Shahed drone launches has drawn attention to the cost disparity between the relatively inexpensive unmanned aircraft and the far more sophisticated air defense systems, such as Patriot missiles, used to intercept them.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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For photographers who want one kit that works day and night, a mirrorless camera, a fast wide-angle lens and a tripod form an excellent hybrid setup that’s inexpensive and portable.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Walmart beat both discount German grocers Aldi and Lidl in our survey.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Long-term fans of the discount German grocery chain are quick to rave about the low prices, fun seasonal food finds, and the treasures that await each week in the famed middle aisle.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum defied reasonable expectations to return from a torn Achilles in under a year and have vaulted the Celtics from fun underdog story to bonafide title contenders.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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