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lends

verb

present tense third-person singular of lend

as in gives

to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend can you lend me five dollars?

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Recent Examples of lends Reviewers especially love their structured design, one of the hallmarks of a more durable, tight weave that lends the style its inherent stability. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 At its best, that instinct lends his comedies a shaggy warmth and a conspiratorial mood that suggests the filmmaker, character, and even viewers are all surviving the humiliation of modern intimacy together. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 Aurelius uses similar techniques across the record, which lends to a certain sameyness by the end, though the tracks’ varied tempos, each one plotted at a different point on the downtempo spectrum, help offset any stagnation. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 That disclosure change lends a bit of insight into how much Big Tech and industry groups are spending on lobbying at the Capitol. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026 Kanbei isn’t exactly Hannibal Lecter, and Murashige, whom Motoki lends immense stature, wisdom, and gravity, is no one’s idea of Clarice Starling. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Beauty indeed lends itself well to live demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and limited-time offers. — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Smoky bacon lends irresistible savory notes, complemented by roasted sunflower kernels for an extra layer of nuttiness. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 For those in need of more coverage, a thinner cotton layer placed under a heavier velvet or patterned fabric creates balance and lends a sense of formality and structure to your room. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 July 2026

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British Columbia Emergency Management Minister Kelly Greene said the state of emergency gives the province additional powers, including the ability to restrict travel and secure accommodations for evacuees that might otherwise be unavailable.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Legal experts say four pending federal cases — one of them filed last week — are moving forward at a time when the conservative majority on the Supreme Court gives opponents of citizen suits a greater chance than ever of success.

— Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

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Anne loans it to the other (slender) girls in exchange for bars of soap or clothes coupons.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The firm typically loans money to smaller soccer clubs near the bottom of the table in Europe’s top leagues, as well as some lower on a country’s soccer pyramid.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026

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