on loan

phrase

: 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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Florentino joined Burnley from Benfica, initially on loan, in the summer of 2025, before the deal was made permanent in June. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 On the same day, Bay sent center back Brooklyn Courtnall out on loan to San Diego Wave FC for the rest of the season. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Snorkel gear, Bluetooth speakers, BBQs, and Nespresso machines are all on loan, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on loan

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“On loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20loan. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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