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

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

The BOJ lifted its policy rate to 1% from 0.75%, bringing borrowing costs to their highest level since 1995.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Lenders raised rates quickly, due to their own funding costs rising and an expectation that the base borrowing rate would not fall as previously anticipated.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

My only visitors are my aunt or Theo, borrowing something or returning something.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse