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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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The prospect of higher borrowing costs has hurt the tech industry in particular as they dent consumer spending while firms also rely on debt to power innovation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The central bank might even raise borrowing costs in 2026, which would be bad news for businesses, potential home buyers and other consumers seeking loans.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Data-center developers have raised billions more in the high-yield bond market, while upstart AI cloud companies are borrowing from banks and private-credit firms to fund purchases of chips.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The ECB has kept borrowing costs on hold for some time as eurozone price rises had been largely under control.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Caesar seemed to be borrowing a page from Cleopatra’s traditions that blurred the lines between human and divine beings.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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