borrow
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America’s pro-democracy movement needs to borrow from and model that deep level of strategic planning and vision.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
A retailer in New York reported a shift from cash to credit-card payments, suggesting consumers were more inclined to borrow to support spending.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The latter provided a government-backed 20% loan to buyers of new build properties, reducing the amount a buyer would need to borrow.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“In West Dorset, we borrow from the landscape,” said author Jason Goodwin, who leads local garden tours.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
“I have a navy cardigan in my locker. You can borrow it at the break.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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