borrowed

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A growing number of self-identified pastors such as Dale Partridge, Joel Webbon, and Martin Sedra have borrowed influencer-style tactics to draw in viewers.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

Starting around 2012, Zambia borrowed heavily from China to finance infrastructure projects, including roads, power plants, airports and mining-related facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Investors have long borrowed cheaply in the Japanese currency and put the cash to work in higher-yielding markets, a tactic known as the yen carry trade.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Ordinary people had borrowed money to buy stocks because they believed they were a sure thing, and there was no safety net upon which they could fall, except the cold, hard asphalt of the streets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

I took the record home and played it over and over on a record player that Roberto borrowed from Main Street School.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez