Borrowing
Both words in one sentence
- Attempting to avoid paying for disc-based media (DVDs, CDs, etc.) by borrowing them from the library often results in getting a scratched-up copy that won't play properly.
Source: You Get What You Pay For -
In Simon's case, this is borrowing an entire body, sans head, that is already wearing a suit and copy himself over to that.
Source: Video Game / SOMA -
An NPC in Exhibition station will apologize for borrowing the book (from Artyom!) for so long, and Artyom's father has a copy as well.
Source: Video Game / Metro 2033
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