borrowed

Example Sentences

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One example: An acquaintance borrowed $30 million to invest in a New York skyscraper development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Student, Emma Harrow, borrowed a sewing machine to teach herself to make alterations to clothes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

Some will feel too clever, too online or too obviously borrowed from the other side.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

As I fled across the street, I clutched onto my borrowed hat with both hands, knowing that Haskel would murder me if I destroyed it.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros