noun
a system by which the United States aided its World War II allies with war materials, such as ammunition, tanks, airplanes, and food, before the United States entered the war
verb
to provide or allow the use of something temporarily on the condition that it will be returned or repaid
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The lend lease program was a key component of the Allied war effort during World War II.
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My grandfather told me stories about the lend lease program helping out other countries during the war.
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The lend lease deal was like hooking a friend up with some much-needed support.
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Their friendship was like a lend lease agreement, always there to support each other in times of need.