borrowing

Example Sentences

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The carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The ECB left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% in April, but investors expect it to raise borrowing costs next month despite signs that the near-stagnant eurozone economy is weakening as energy costs rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Most Americans couldn’t cover an emergency expense of $1,000 without borrowing money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The report also states that student loan repayments "directly reduce mortgage availability", with many respondents reporting lower borrowing limits, delayed home ownership or mortgage refusals.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The file was thin because the borrower hadn’t done much borrowing.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis