borrow
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But with the nation’s largest banks reporting that consumers continue to borrow and spend, many think that the prospect for strong corporate earnings can outweigh the risks of a war-fueled slowdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The latest financial results from the four largest U.S. banks show that consumers are “resilient,” to borrow the well-worn word that bank executives have used this week to describe how their clients are faring.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The latter provided a government-backed 20% loan to buyers of new build properties, reducing the amount a buyer would need to borrow.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Many experts recommend that students borrow less than their projected first-year salary.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“But only if someone has a Hula-Hoop I can borrow, and you promise not to bump into me again.”
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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