borrowed

Example Sentences

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Under the rule, brokerages had to flag customers who were especially active traders and force them to hold more capital—at least if they wanted to place trades using borrowed money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Student, Emma Harrow, borrowed a sewing machine to teach herself to make alterations to clothes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It was a complex story about who borrowed, who lent, how risk was packaged, and who was left holding the bag.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

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

From Salon • May 30, 2026

“Am I about to receive an apology for all the food and cigarettes you’ve borrowed from me?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse