borrowing

Example Sentences

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Russia's economy -- on a war footing for four years -- is struggling due to high inflation, a labour shortage and high borrowing costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

But it is a balancing act – increasing borrowing costs risks harming the economy.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Earlier this year, in a bid to reassure international investors, Burnham promised to stick to the government's existing rules on borrowing.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

A stock chart that’s higher today doesn’t tell us about the longer-term impact on economic growth, borrowing costs or corporate earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

“We could try borrowing money from our families.”

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate