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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
Many blasted the 8-30g law, which sharply restricts towns from rejecting housing projects that include at least 30% affordable housing.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
This made shoes far more affordable and paved the way for the modern industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
His platform includes affordable housing, creating county mini marts, senior property reform, and connecting with residents.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
This made shoes far more affordable and paved the way for the modern industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
His platform includes affordable housing, creating county mini marts, senior property reform, and connecting with residents.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for affordable
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At the same time, the shrinking economy, new limits on internet access, blocks on popular messaging apps and concerns over state surveillance are adding to a wider sense of disquiet that is already starting to be reflected in polling data.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Days later, the ruling party accused him of sabotaging the project on behalf of China and George Soros, echoing widespread antisemitic conspiracy theories that the billionaire Jewish philanthropist seeks to subvert popular rule.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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Analyst Seth Seifman said in a note that the stock still isn’t cheap — with Kratos trading at 76 times forward earnings — but notes that investors have been awarding high-growth companies in this sector with elevated premiums.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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While countries highlighted in a new report of summer’s top travel destinations may not come as a surprise, the data also revealed ways to get there for cheaper.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Accessibility The whole property is wheelchair accessible, with elevators throughout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Hiking on Rainier is accessible from multiple NPS locations, with the Paradise site the most popular for its location and historic lodge at 5,400 feet.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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If the issue involves a relatively inexpensive AC component and the rest of the system remains in good condition, repairing the unit often provides the best return on investment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Because of elevated prices, some may be bargain shopping in relatively inexpensive neighborhoods, but even those markets are seeing significant changes.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Why do ultra-discount carriers like Spirit and Frontier often struggle in this country, whereas in Europe airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and EasyJet seem to be able to make the same no-frills business model work—with huge benefits for travellers?—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Consumers in the Midwest submitted the most votes for Kroger in the conventional non-discount supermarket category.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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That would be impossible to spend in any reasonable manner in one lifetime.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Nobody reasonable wants Sinner, Alcaraz, Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff or the sport’s other biggest stars treated like anonymous qualifiers.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Affordable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affordable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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