borrowed
Example Sentences
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One example: An acquaintance borrowed $30 million to invest in a New York skyscraper development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
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
More to my brother as he supports three people, or less for what he’s already borrowed?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Since May 2025, Alphabet has already borrowed over $85 billion, across six currencies.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
A borrowed cloak from the teacher’s cloakroom was quickly found for Penelope’s use.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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