borrowed

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Prosecutors noted that Juin had been named in several civil suits alleging that he similarly borrowed money to finance deals which never closed, and that he never paid the money back.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

His goth uniform included an olive-green trench coat he borrowed from his mom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

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

Miss Becky was wearing clothes and jewelry Hill had borrowed from Dillard’s for the occasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He borrowed a logbook from Captain Gibaut, and copied it—just to be sure he knew how a log was kept.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham