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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If markets believe inflation will stay elevated, borrowing costs can rise on their own.
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D. Brian Blank, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The government has raised taxes and increased domestic borrowing to keep the budget deficit under control.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The only realistic way this project proceeds at the scale being discussed is through heavy taxpayer support, new public borrowing or diversion of transportation funding from other priorities.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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D. Brian Blank, Fortune, 30 May 2026
The government has raised taxes and increased domestic borrowing to keep the budget deficit under control.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The only realistic way this project proceeds at the scale being discussed is through heavy taxpayer support, new public borrowing or diversion of transportation funding from other priorities.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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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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