as in adopting
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
borrowed the basic plot from a book of tales, but put her personal stamp on the story
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The report also highlights the company's liquidity management strategies, including borrowing capabilities from the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank.
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While the recent rate cut does make borrowing a bit cheaper, the high cost of homes and limited inventory are still significant barriers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
While the recent rate cut does make borrowing a bit cheaper, the high cost of homes and limited inventory are still significant barriers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for borrowing
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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