borrow
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In 2001, when St. Michael’s wanted to borrow $9 million to build a new dormitory, Moody’s told prospective lenders that the institution was creditworthy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“If rates or credit spreads ever go up, the companies that borrowed will have to borrow at even higher rates,” Mr. Dimon warns—a timeless lesson often forgotten in credit manias.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“Well, it’s 2026 and you might be going to a very high cost medical school and need to borrow $100,000,” he added.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The delayed draw term loan facility allows CoreWeave to borrow up to around $7.5 billion at first, with an additional $1 billion available as underlying assets reach stabilization.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
I borrow the red heart-shaped sunglasses Camille left on the counter and tie a few cloth napkins together to form a scarf.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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