With all this preparation and a time limit, he couldn't even afford to stall.
He couldn't afford a stall with all the preparation and time limits.
He could easily afford a stall.
The firm has plenty of resources to invest regardless of the time it takes for certain product development.
Two dogs play outside.
people are outside
The ground swept away beneath them.
A man and woman are sitting on a couch.
There are several people in this picture, and they are all inside.