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

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

For one thing, Rabo’s lending was supposed to be secured on McClain’s purchased cattle, but he didn’t brand the animals or have another system to show ownership.

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

The hair of her eyebrows is darker, lending her otherwise friendly features a serious expression.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri