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  • present participle of lend.

lending



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The oil helps carry flavor into the meat while lending a subtle savory sweetness that doesn’t immediately register as tomato.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

On the title track, she plays her guitar with heavy tremolo as Mr. Benjamin’s simple piano line trails off into the distance, lending the song one of the darker moods on the album.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Around December 2022, the Rabo manager who had supported all the lending told McClain to slow down growth and hire a chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That process has begun: South Korea’s top economic and financial policymakers, including Shin, have just pledged tighter monitoring of margin lending — moving pre-emptively against the leverage buildup before the market fully prices the risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

He wanted a more direct tool for betting against subprime mortgage lending.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis



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