on loan
idiom
: borrowed from someone or something for a period of time
This painting is on loan from the National Gallery.
an actor on loan from another sitcom
Some of the workers were on loan as temporary staff.
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Dario Essugo and Andrey Santos (following his return from Strasbourg on loan) provide more options in midfield.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Grealish has looked back to his best in his first few appearances for Everton since joining the Merseyside club on loan from Manchester City.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Benjamin Cremaschi, the 20-year-old Key Biscayne native and Inter Miami fan favorite, is headed to Italian Serie A club Parma on loan, according to two sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
But Oluwaseyi’s rise began in 2023 with 16 goals and seven assists while on loan with San Antonio in the USL Championship, followed by eight goals and five primary assists with the Loons in 2024 and 10 goals and seven assists this season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Grealish has looked back to his best in his first few appearances for Everton since joining the Merseyside club on loan from Manchester City.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Benjamin Cremaschi, the 20-year-old Key Biscayne native and Inter Miami fan favorite, is headed to Italian Serie A club Parma on loan, according to two sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
But Oluwaseyi’s rise began in 2023 with 16 goals and seven assists while on loan with San Antonio in the USL Championship, followed by eight goals and five primary assists with the Loons in 2024 and 10 goals and seven assists this season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Aug. 2025
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“On loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20loan. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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