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Origin of borrowing
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at borrow, -ing 1
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Higher borrowing costs tend to dampen demand, helping to bring down inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A benchmark for borrowing costs across the economy, the yield on the 10-year note is now above 4.5%, up more than a half a percentage point from before the Iran conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Instead of subtracting spending from income, it adds up what households did with their money or how much households accumulated in assets net of new borrowing.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Google equity offering comes on the heels of a Big Tech borrowing spree.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“I’m borrowing my friend’s house in Dorset,” he said, following her to the kitchen.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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