borrowing
noun
bor·row·ing
ˈbär-ə-wiŋ 
ˈbȯr-
: something borrowed
especially
: a word or phrase adopted from one language into another
Examples of borrowing in a Sentence
He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English.
Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed.
Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.
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These agencies assign ratings that influence borrowing costs, investor confidence, and global economic perceptions.
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The result for consumers and businesses could be a longer wait for relief on borrowing costs, as the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate helps determine what banks, credit card companies and other lenders charge borrowers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 May 2025
Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. recently downgraded Valparaiso University two notches to a junk rating, which could raise the university’s borrowing costs.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Lower interest rates mean lower borrowing costs for people and businesses, which can stimulate consumer spending and business investment.
—Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
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Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
The result for consumers and businesses could be a longer wait for relief on borrowing costs, as the Federal Reserve's benchmark rate helps determine what banks, credit card companies and other lenders charge borrowers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 May 2025
Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. recently downgraded Valparaiso University two notches to a junk rating, which could raise the university’s borrowing costs.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Lower interest rates mean lower borrowing costs for people and businesses, which can stimulate consumer spending and business investment.
—Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for borrowing
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borrowing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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borrowing
noun
bor·row·ing
ˈbär-ə-wiŋ
ˈbȯr-
: something borrowed
especially
: a word or phrase adopted from one language into another
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