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borrowing

[bor-oh-ing, bawr-] / ˈbɒr oʊ ɪŋ, ˈbɔr- /
NOUN
appropriating
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
loaning


Example Sentences

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That’s changed since last fall, when a historic borrowing spree to fund AI infrastructure commenced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Looming Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in 2026 present another risk for growth stocks like SpaceX, as rising borrowing costs directly chip away at future cash flows.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

For example, bond markets could be sympathetic towards borrowing to fund more investment if they were convinced that would pay off in the terms of higher growth.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The BOE last week left its key interest rate unchanged, and signaled it may yet lift borrowing costs if inflation threatens to remain aboveits 2% target for longer than it currently anticipates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Locke told me I could borrow anything in the room, and I am borrowing this.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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