borrowed

Example Sentences

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Desperate for a better life for his family, Dalip borrowed money and enrolled himself in a maritime training programme, and secured a job on a merchant ship.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The legroom, soft carpet and starry ceiling—a feature borrowed from Rolls-Royce—gave me that pampered feeling luxury carmakers strive for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Not only are Koreans trading like crazy, but they appear, to the consternation of some analysts, to be trading like crazy on borrowed money.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Manzo borrowed some of Bukele’s anti-corruption catchphrases, and Quiroz remembers him studying propaganda videos Bukele posted online.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

With the project finished, I decided to reshelve the books that Fred and I had borrowed from Mom’s library.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen