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borrowing

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


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While a strong jobs market is usually good news for the economy, it means the Federal Reserve is less likely to cut borrowing costs anytime soon.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Another big concern is that the roaring bull market in stocks could hit a wall if borrowing costs stay higher for longer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Before the war, investors had expected the ECB to leave borrowing costs unchanged this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If markets believe inflation will stay elevated, borrowing costs can rise on their own.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“Good on ya, mates,” I exclaimed, borrowing a phrase from the antipodal contingent, impressed that my cohorts had sucked it up and resolved to push on.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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