borrow
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His family had to borrow money from loved ones as recently as this year to help pay the rent and bills.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
It can also encourage consumers to borrow more, fueling further expenditure.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Leamington's 'Library Of Things' opened earlier this year to let people borrow everyday items that might be too expensive or too bulky to buy and keep.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Musk can borrow billions against his holdings in SpaceX and Tesla, but much of his wealth is on paper—not cash he can easily spend.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
She held out her hand to Max instead and muttered, “Can I borrow your...”
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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