- present participle of lend.
lending
Example Sentences
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Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, citing signs of economic improvement with businesses adapting to new trade relations under US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Bank, Capital One, PNC, TD Bank and BMO—between 2020 and 2023: oil and gas, coal, firearms, private prisons, payday and payroll lending, tobacco, adult entertainment, political-action committees, and digital assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Major U.S. banks, which kick off their earnings on Tuesday, have exposure to AI in their capital markets and lending activities.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Public libraries around England will become "music lending spaces" offering free studio space and performance opportunities, under new government plans to boost the UK music industry.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“I’m not giving it, I’m lending it. You want it or not?”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
