borrowed

Example Sentences

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Neil Puttick moved to Leamington a few years ago and had some fencing that needed fixing, so borrowed a nail gun.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Since May 2025, Alphabet has already borrowed over $85 billion, across six currencies.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Global Crossing borrowed heavily to build out 100,000 miles of fiber.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Some will feel too clever, too online or too obviously borrowed from the other side.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I sat down, keeping my borrowed kittel on because Yakov had died in his clothes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros