borrow
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At one point last year, the company’s ability to borrow in the bond market was in question after a steep selloff in its shares and bonds following news that it faced data-center construction delays.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Data center developers, power producers, and clean energy companies orbiting them often can’t, and must borrow or sell stock to build the products that generate profits.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
His family had to borrow money from loved ones as recently as this year to help pay the rent and bills.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The same goes for U.S. households and major companies, which pay a spread above benchmark Treasury rates to borrow.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
I’m not sure if he still believes our lie, but he let Camille borrow the car with no questions asked.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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