lent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

By early 2020, the bank had lent McClain $23 million, including funds for him to expand in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

I asked my coworker if I could borrow a book I’d seen on her desk, and she happily lent it to me.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

"The biggest thing that surprised me was the aggressive marketing that went with it. There was more aggressive marketing that lent itself to the potential of more aggressive wagering. That's where harm tends to ensue."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Cluny himself lent a claw, pulling on one of the lead ropes.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques