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Bishops were major landholders and political figures; controlling their selection meant controlling wealth, loyalty and governance.—Joëlle Rollo-Koster, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 In 1816, his followers proposed a version that would compensate former landholders but still yield a payout of 4 pounds.—Will Glovinsky, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026 Forests will only be valued and restored if farming families, landholders, and communities can improve their lives by planting and growing trees.—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 13 Jan. 2026 The DeCaLiBron Loop currently skirts the summit of Bross due to landholder concerns that have kept it closed for years.—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for landholder