borrowed

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Previously, parents who borrowed through the federal loan program could borrow up to a school’s cost of attendance.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

In 1997, Robert borrowed $66,000 in Parent Plus loans when the children were in college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Everyone talks about sharing a flat with a million people, living on borrowed sandwiches — I skipped that phase.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

In late 2003, Browne himself borrowed from the “Wedges” thinking in a speech.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

So sometimes the answer to "Why is it that way?" is simply "that's what is easiest for the performer," or "they borrowed that from an earlier music tradition."

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones