Example Sentences

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Banks were funding long-term mortgage exposure with short-term borrowing.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

At the height of the business, when they were funding their record label, Flores says they were making around $8,000 a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

Ms Armitstead worried she may face pressure to cut such services if there were funding reductions.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

Five of those polled were funding or planned to fund the "Yes" campaign, while none endorsed nor were contributing to "No".

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023

“They tricked investors into believing that they were funding fast-growing startup companies. They were not,” the SEC said in its complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2018