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  • present participle of borrow.
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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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Investors expect the ECB to raise borrowing costs at the same time after inflation picked up in May to its highest level since September 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The central bank might even raise borrowing costs in 2026, which would be bad news for businesses, potential home buyers and other consumers seeking loans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Higher borrowing costs tend to dampen demand, helping to bring down inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

My mom borrowing toilet paper rolls from work.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate




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