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Recent Examples of loan
Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
After drafting detailed plans, the Grahams got a loan from the Fort Dallas Bank.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
According to campaign finance filings, Ramaswamy raised $5 million during the first three months of 2026 and also loaned himself $25 million, leaving him with $30 million cash on hand as of April.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Noun
According to a city staff report, the loan carries a 3% interest rate and will be repaid from residual project income after operating expenses and other debt obligations are paid.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
After drafting detailed plans, the Grahams got a loan from the Fort Dallas Bank.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Verb
Miller, who has loaned his campaign $4 million so far, ran a 30-second campaign ad on NBC4 between the evening’s mayoral and gubernatorial debates.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
According to campaign finance filings, Ramaswamy raised $5 million during the first three months of 2026 and also loaned himself $25 million, leaving him with $30 million cash on hand as of April.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loan
Noun
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Other declarations included in the filings indicate federal authorities had geared up for the raid weeks in advance.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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He is widely recognized for his ability to partner with boards and nonprofit foundations, align programming with donor interests, and advance capital-ready projects.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The actor recently lent his talents to Hellfire which came out in February 2026, as well as Kill Code, which was released in April.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Their standing Saturday date at the Union Square Greenmarket lends itself to fresh experimentation.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Adani, one of the world’s richest people, was accused in 2024 of paying massive bribes to ensure the project’s success.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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After a separate trial last year, a jury convicted Burke on four counts, including conspiracy and accepting a bribe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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“Loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loan. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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