borrows
- present tense form of borrow (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"Language is often the first thing politics borrows when it is trying to connect with a new constituency," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Treasury Department has kept a lid on issuing longer-duration government bonds to control supply and costs as it borrows to fund the large U.S. deficit.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Sweet Charity,” which borrows its name from Bob Fosse’s 1969 film, feels like we’ve just stepped into a club after an intense dance-off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
While “Is God Is” borrows from some of those films, it’s not trying to show off.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
And since Dell's bureau and closet are empty, Pattie borrows his car and brings over more things from the nail salon.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
