borrow
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Short sellers borrow shares from another investor and sell them, hoping to buy back the stock at a lower price and profit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
There have been signs recently the government wants banks to lend more, but people have to want to borrow.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Even more daunting with IUL is that if you borrow against the policy or don’t keep feeding the premiums, you can end up depleting the death benefit and the cash value.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
"People are having to borrow to cover their food shop every week," she said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“Hey. Listen. Can I borrow your ketchup bottle?”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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