And,U2's manager says the band has worked hard to make sure tickets are lower in cost than in the past so that fans can afford to attend the shows.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

But now, the community has exhausted all the generosity it can afford, and the food is running out.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

President Karzai says ambitious plans for a large, modern Afghan army are simply more than the country can afford for a long time.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

Some residents sell food to those who can afford it. Water is available,thanks to international aid organizations.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

He says he has plenty of produce to sell, but few can afford to buy.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

"I know some question whether we can afford to act this year. But the unmistakable truth is that it would be irresponsible to not act.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13

Dunn says few people in Overtown can afford to buy fresh, organic produce.

VOA: standard.2010.03.10

And I think that our challenge and the country's challenge is to get to the point where we can afford the healthcare system that we have in our country."

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

It is something anyone can afford to play."

VOA: standard.2010.07.10

"We look to see how much a client can afford to pay and that's how we determine how much they get -- how much a client has available after they've paid all of their expenses to be able to take on a new debt."

VOA: standard.2010.05.06

People can't afford them. That's why we don't really have a malaria vaccine yet, because no one in rich countries really suffers from malaria.

VOA: special.2010.03.29

However,most agencies can't afford those. You have to have a hangar, it costs quite a bit for maintenance and fuel."

VOA: standard.2010.01.01

"I think this president believes we can't afford not to." Hopes for a bipartisan compromise on health care appear to be fading.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04

In some African countries, health officials say they can't afford to meet international standards for AIDS treatment.

VOA: standard.2010.07.17