lent

Example Sentences

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Gates repeated that it was a mistake for him to ever meet Epstein and that he was sorry that he lent Epstein any credibility and hurt the reputation of his Gates Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It was a complex story about who borrowed, who lent, how risk was packaged, and who was left holding the bag.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The bank had lent to a private-credit-fund-linked special purpose vehicle which had on-lent to the defaulted borrower.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Can Plaid over the next few years convert those who lent their vote this time around into long-term supporters, and build a base for the party across the country?

From BBC • May 9, 2026

My mother took it and gave Carl back the jacket the police officer had lent me.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings