lent
Example Sentences
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But a recent selloff in shares of software companies has helped to amplify concerns, as many of these firms have lent heavily to companies in the software space.
From MarketWatch
Both funds, so-called business development companies, have lent heavily to software companies, a sector where investors have grown skeptical of their growth prospects due to advancements in artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch
Robert Duvall was a distinguished and prolific screen actor who lent a brooding intensity and grizzled authority to seven decades of American film-making.
From BBC
The former heavyweight champ has lent his face to an ad campaign with the slogan "Eat Real Food," as opposed to ultra-processed products that are popular in America.
From Barron's
While he owned his homes outright, Bank of America also lent him money at under 2% to buy his boat and plane.
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