on loan
idiom
: borrowed from someone or something for a period of time
This painting is on loan from the National Gallery.
an actor on loan from another sitcom
Some of the workers were on loan as temporary staff.
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The museum put out a call out to Florida Panthers fans to contribute their memorabilia for a hometown display that also includes items shared by the team and on loan from the Huizenga Collection at History Fort Lauderdale.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Guessand, on loan from Aston Villa, also demonstrated flashes of something different with the ball at his feet and was calm when setting up Sarr’s goal.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal's Porto on Friday through June 30.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Guessand, on loan from Aston Villa, also demonstrated flashes of something different with the ball at his feet and was calm when setting up Sarr’s goal.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Canadian national team midfielder Stephen Eustáquio was acquired by Los Angeles FC on loan from Portugal's Porto on Friday through June 30.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“On loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20loan. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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