borrowing

Example Sentences

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The commission warned this would lead to councils borrowing more money, increasing their long-term financial risks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Hit singles, get on base,” is how Knicks star Jalen Brunson explains it, borrowing a ballpark metaphor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Even if inflation does move considerably toward the target, certain fundamentals that were already underpinning longer term rates remain in place, such as record-level borrowing by the U.S. and yawning budget gaps,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Higher rates also raise mortgage, credit-card and other borrowing costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“The cost of borrowing my dad’s bike is letting me come with you.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman