: ownership of land
remnants of feudal landownership—
J. P. Warbury
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Nearby landowners altered their properties to catch runoff, and critical land was purchased for conservation, according to Bob Shepherd who is part of a proud park volunteer group.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough, Barry said.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Miami Homes for All can also match landowners with affordable housing developers to help execute their plans.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Tension rises between private property rights and public access, with landowners threatening to withdraw from access programs.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Nearby landowners altered their properties to catch runoff, and critical land was purchased for conservation, according to Bob Shepherd who is part of a proud park volunteer group.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
The landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough, Barry said.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Miami Homes for All can also match landowners with affordable housing developers to help execute their plans.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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“Landowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landowner. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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