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borrow

[bor-oh, bawr-oh] / ˈbɒr oʊ, ˈbɔr oʊ /




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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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