borrowing

Example Sentences

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The trust funds therefore represent borrowing by one hand of government from another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The prospect of higher borrowing costs once again hurt tech firms, which tumbled on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq sank two percent and the S&P 500 shed almost as much.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The commission warned this would lead to councils borrowing more money, increasing their long-term financial risks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Meta is borrowing more to finance its spending and could look to raise equity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I’m not a thief, Thackeray. I’m only borrowing it. I promise I’ll give the book back when I’ve finished it.”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman