31.   There was little interest from a nearly bankrupt government in turning squatters out of buildings the city could not afford to repair.

32.   Voters may also wonder if the city can afford to bring another outspoken, iron-willed outsider into Gracie Mansion.

33.   Where they would arguably have a greater sense of community and what their city can afford?

34.   But even with those cuts, the city could not afford the water treatment system it needs, officials say.

35.   Rio revoked permission to build a large shopping mall next to the stadium and said the city could not afford to pay for new access roads.

36.   The city can afford to pay them only a nominal salary, and most of the players have other jobs.

37.   The bottom line, he added, was that all city officials should be thrifty because the city could no longer afford to pay for anything but essentials.

38.   The city cannot afford another shipment this year, even at the discounted prices the ministry is offering.