borrowed

Example Sentences

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Desperate for a better life for his family, Dalip borrowed money and enrolled himself in a maritime training programme, and secured a job on a merchant ship.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

In many cases these companies are the very ones that have borrowed money in the private-credit market.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Sir Keir had initially tried to set out how moving ID verification online could reduce current issues with the use of fake documents and borrowed National Insurance numbers being used by illegal workers.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Manzo borrowed some of Bukele’s anti-corruption catchphrases, and Quiroz remembers him studying propaganda videos Bukele posted online.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Samir made me dismount the borrowed horse and walk alongside in order to warm myself.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri