borrow
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“In West Dorset, we borrow from the landscape,” said author Jason Goodwin, who leads local garden tours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
In 2001, when St. Michael’s wanted to borrow $9 million to build a new dormitory, Moody’s told prospective lenders that the institution was creditworthy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Previously, the government allowed students and families to borrow up to the cost of attendance through these programs.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
They can adjust taxes, change benefits, restructure obligations, and crucially, borrow over long time horizons.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
To cover the cost, Jackson had to borrow cash and sell off some land.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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