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borrow

[bor-oh, bawr-oh] / ˈbɒr oʊ, ˈbɔr oʊ /




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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

It helps EU governments borrow to procure defense materials by issuing low-interest, long-maturity loans.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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

The delayed draw term loan facility allows CoreWeave to borrow up to around $7.5 billion at first, with an additional $1 billion available as underlying assets reach stabilization.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“I’ll let you borrow my rickshaw until tomorrow evening,” the woman said, pointing to the old-fashioned one decorated with advertisements for the shop.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins




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