lent
Example Sentences
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He read a lot of science fiction and lent a hand repairing vehicles and tents.
The holiday marks the end of winter and the start of lent for Orthodox Christians.
From Barron's
But a recent selloff in shares of software companies has helped to amplify concerns, as many of these firms have lent heavily to companies in the software space.
From MarketWatch
Both funds, so-called business development companies, have lent heavily to software companies, a sector where investors have grown skeptical of their growth prospects due to advancements in artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch
Robert Duvall was a distinguished and prolific screen actor who lent a brooding intensity and grizzled authority to seven decades of American film-making.
From BBC
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