borrowing

Example Sentences

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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

The Google equity offering comes on the heels of a Big Tech borrowing spree.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A large chunk of the cash SoftBank has plowed into OpenAI has come from borrowing against the swelling value of SoftBank’s stake in Arm Holdings, the chip designer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

That creates a divided economy: Consumers struggle with higher prices and borrowing costs, but AI-related investment supports markets, infrastructure spending and business optimism.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“I’m borrowing my friend’s house in Dorset,” he said, following her to the kitchen.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart