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borrowing

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


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That leaves the economy with one group of people potentially struggling with debts, set against an overall borrowing population that is fairly healthy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

That risks leaving the public more in the dark at a time when inflation and borrowing costs both are concerns, and there’s anxiety around artificial intelligence and the economy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Policymakers will, however, hope the increase in borrowing costs won’t unduly slow the eurozone economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Where do cuts fall elsewhere, what does it mean for borrowing, what does it mean for taxes?

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Finding you not at home, I hope you do not mind me borrowing paper and ink enough to leave this note.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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