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borrow

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




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Prepaid forward contracts let employees borrow against their shares for a set period and use the proceeds to diversify their portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But some economists have criticised the expected hike as it could constrict growth further in the sluggish eurozone by making it more costly for households and businesses to borrow.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

It was also quite convenient since I needed to borrow a bubble.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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