This covered network not only affords protection from the elements but also delineates a clear walkway to the buildings.

The network afforded communist fighters the ability to "disappear" into the countryside.

For one thing, networks cannot afford to move away completely from showing repeats during the summer.

Such a network would afford astrophysicists with more robust search capabilities and higher scientific yields.

He said the networks cannot afford to accept tiny audience shares just because they are made up of viewers sought by advertisers.

Michael's commercial network afforded the opportunity to invite interested parties to an initial meeting in Sydney.

But the No. 3 network could not afford a fratricidal war.

"I don't know how a network can afford to do a show with him."

Some network executives, especially those at Fox, believe the networks can no longer afford to have viewers take summer vacations from television.

"No network, like it or not, can afford to sit on the sidelines."