borrow

Example Sentences

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When students borrow from the federal government, their family’s income and credit history aren’t relevant to whether they can get a loan.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“In such cases, investors effectively lend dollars and borrow foreign currency, which means dollar funding is abundant.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But many low-income households don't have the savings to last that long and so have to borrow, incurring debt.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

For example, a hedge fund might borrow from one bank to take on the credit risk from another bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“When we get back to the FARM,” Kat said, “you can come into my room and borrow any items of mine that you want.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti