borrow
Example Sentences
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Musk can borrow billions against his holdings in SpaceX and Tesla, but much of his wealth is on paper—not cash he can easily spend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Bearish investors can borrow shares they don’t own and sell them, betting that they can be repurchased at a later date for a lower price.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
"People are having to borrow to cover their food shop every week," she said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I grew up doing plays and so it’s an easy dynamic to borrow from.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“Could I borrow your phone to call her?”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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