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Recent Examples of loan
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 June 2025
The asset cap limited the amount Wells Fargo could grow its total assets, which include cash, loans, investments and property.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
David Catanese, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Chopard also loaned a handmade, battery-free watch.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Although such credit arrangements can help consumers afford an item in the short term, some BNPL loans can carry interest changes and fees, potentially leading consumers to rack up debt.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 June 2025
The asset cap limited the amount Wells Fargo could grow its total assets, which include cash, loans, investments and property.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025
Verb
Navarro has also reportedly advised Rubio on real estate transactions and his firm loaned Rubio $850,000 in January 2021, with Navarro serving as the witness for the loan agreement.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Chopard also loaned a handmade, battery-free watch.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loan
Noun
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Top performers within the sector include ConocoPhillips, up about 8.6%; APA Corp, up 7.8%; and Halliburton with a 7.1% advance.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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This wasn't just another incremental advance in cancer treatment.—
Samir Khleif,
Time,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Perhaps swallow-tail bee-eaters, Africa openbill storks, and Burchell’s starlings, their stunning plumage flashing blue-green in the pink-gold gloaming: such sightings lend instant credence to the adage that Africa will make a birder out of anyone.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Though generally sweet and mild, their fame stems from the fact that the occasional pepper will be fiery hot – lending a Russian roulette element of surprise to eating them.—
Jon Yeomans,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Andrew Do, the former Orange County supervisor who took more than $550,000 in bribes over COVID-relief money meant to buy meals for needy, elderly constituents, was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison.—
Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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These include: Scott Jenkins, the former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, who was convicted of accepting more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for appointing individuals as auxiliary deputies.—
Peter Aitken
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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“Loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loan. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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