borrowing

Example Sentences

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The IMF warned on Wednesday that central banks should not rush to hike borrowing costs in the wake of the Middle East conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Just three months ago, Wall Street was hoping the Fed would cut borrowing costs a few times this year to drive down interest rates on mortgages, car loans and other big-ticket items.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Robinhood stock was up 9% in mid-Wednesday trading—having climbed over 10% the previous session—following the SEC’s Tuesday decision to loosen margin borrowing rules for day traders.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Some investors expect the U.K.’s central bank to raise borrowing costs in response to the rise in energy prices that has accompanied the conflict in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Not that I have anything to confess to—other than borrowing 1 wrong answer.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty