borrow
Example Sentences
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At the same time, corporations have started 2026 with a record rush to borrow to take advantage of today’s attractive financing terms while they’re still available.
From Barron's
Such a move might generate fears of future inflation and push up long-term interest rates, an important determinant of mortgage costs and businesses’ borrowing expenses, Musalem said.
“I hate to bother you with this…But can I borrow your motorbike?”
From Literature
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A government spokesperson said: "The Budget doubled down on our work to grow the economy and create good jobs, and we are delivering stability, cutting borrowing and getting inflation down."
From BBC
In practice, he argues, many innovations grow out of existing ones, often by borrowing or transplanting concepts from one field to another.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.