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Recent Examples of owner
While Michaud declined to name the owner for privacy reasons, property records and reports link the seaside estate with a prominent television broadcast executive and newspaper owner.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
Property owners in Boyle Heights’ industrial corridor, near the 6th Street Bridge, are proposing a plan to fund private security, street cleaning and landscaping, a move that could significantly change how the area is maintained.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
The union said the carriage owner suspended the driver indefinitely and planned to retire the horse, which had only been in the park for six weeks.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 June 2026
During the chase, police learned the driver of the vehicle was a relative of the vehicle’s owner and was suicidal, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2026
Property owners in Boyle Heights’ industrial corridor, near the 6th Street Bridge, are proposing a plan to fund private security, street cleaning and landscaping, a move that could significantly change how the area is maintained.
—Alejandra Molina, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
The union said the carriage owner suspended the driver indefinitely and planned to retire the horse, which had only been in the park for six weeks.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 June 2026
During the chase, police learned the driver of the vehicle was a relative of the vehicle’s owner and was suicidal, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for owner
proprietor
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In 1951, Brennan's proprietor, Owen Brennan (Ralph’s uncle) was seeking an OG viral moment, and tapped chef de cuisine Paul Blangé to dream up a new special dessert to serve a local politician who was dining at the restaurant that evening.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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Often singing and playing his guitar, Handyman Negri would eventually become the proprietor of the neighborhood music shop.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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