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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That comment comes amid expectations the bank may raise borrowing costs again later this month.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Fed rate cuts can lead to lower savings rates and borrowing costs, encouraging consumer spending, investing and business activity, providing a sustained tailwind for stocks.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Data from Equifax also found that many consumers continue to spend, despite elevated prices and high borrowing costs.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Through playful moments of borrowing between mother and daughter, the film reflects on how personal style evolves across generations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Fed rate cuts can lead to lower savings rates and borrowing costs, encouraging consumer spending, investing and business activity, providing a sustained tailwind for stocks.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Data from Equifax also found that many consumers continue to spend, despite elevated prices and high borrowing costs.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Through playful moments of borrowing between mother and daughter, the film reflects on how personal style evolves across generations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 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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