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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As climate shocks intensify and global borrowing costs rise, countries and companies will face a choice: keep betting on a past that no longer exists or invest in systems built for the future.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Now that more Americans own their homes outright and are building wealth, fewer are tapping into that equity due to high borrowing costs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Those seeking advanced degrees in nonprofessional areas, such as history or philosophy, will be subject to an annual borrowing cap of $20,500 and a lifetime limit of $100,000.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
While the law sets a goal of $4 billion for economic development, Anderson said only $251 million of that is currently funded due to state borrowing caps.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Now that more Americans own their homes outright and are building wealth, fewer are tapping into that equity due to high borrowing costs.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Those seeking advanced degrees in nonprofessional areas, such as history or philosophy, will be subject to an annual borrowing cap of $20,500 and a lifetime limit of $100,000.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
While the law sets a goal of $4 billion for economic development, Anderson said only $251 million of that is currently funded due to state borrowing caps.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 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 21 Jul. 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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