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Recent Examples of loan
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lender Deutsche Bank has filed a foreclosure complaint against Kaufman Astoria Studios and its owner Hackman Capital Partners alleging the historic sound stage is in default on a loan that was due to be paid in full last fall.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Lamborghini supported the event by loaning Robb Report a Revuelto, the Italian automaker’s flagship hybrid supercar.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Noun
For example, rolling $15,000 of credit card debt into a debt consolidation loan at, say, 12% to 14% instead of 22% meaningfully changes your payoff timeline and total cost.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Lender Deutsche Bank has filed a foreclosure complaint against Kaufman Astoria Studios and its owner Hackman Capital Partners alleging the historic sound stage is in default on a loan that was due to be paid in full last fall.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Yes, Grealish was loaned to Everton for the season in August.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Lamborghini supported the event by loaning Robb Report a Revuelto, the Italian automaker’s flagship hybrid supercar.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loan
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Advertisement Start preparing days in advance A few days before your procedure, switch to what’s called a low-residue diet—one free of high-fiber foods like whole grains, fruits, and raw vegetables—which will help minimize the amount of undigested food that lingers in your colon.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey also will be one of the summer’s top-grossing titles, with the pic’s sellout of Imax 70MM locations a year in advance a big indicator of want-to-see.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But the appearances of several key props — and, perhaps more importantly, several original puppeteers — helped lend sentiment to the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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They’re made with polyester, cotton, and spandex, a blend that lends itself to a stretchier fabric than most denim.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The casual acknowledgement of brushing off offers of bribes alarmed some Republican activists, who will endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention on May 16.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loan. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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