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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are lent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is temporarily given or borrowed, typically in the context of items or money.
Example: "The books are lent to students for the duration of the semester."
Alternatives: "are borrowed" or "are provided".
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are lent
noun
Period of penitence for Christians before Easter.
synonyms
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Books - monographs are lent for 2 months.
The works are lent by the institute in Williamstown, Mass.
Some items, like Ms. Coughlin's bondage machine, are lent to the museum and put on display.
They are lent to critics, driven by corporate executives and displayed at auto shows.
Banks are lent vast sums of money by central banks at near-zero interest.
But solid, inanimate objects are lent some intrigue when they are presented under wraps.
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Even so, there are lending restrictions.
"The networks are lending us their talent.
Other labor leaders are lending their support.
The only money banks are lending is to the government.
Goldman was lent $10bn.
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