shareholder
noun
share·hold·er
ˈsher-ˌhōl-dər 
: one that holds or owns a share in property
especially
: stockholder
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Josh Elliott, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
As of the February shareholder’s report, Roblox found that its user base is actually even younger than what’s self-reported.
—Nicole Carpenter, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
As companies continue to invest billions in AI, employees and shareholders are more frequently demanding to see tangible results.
—Danny Werfel, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The bank says investors should buy companies such as Live Nation , that are best positioned to deliver shareholder returns.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shareholder
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“Shareholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shareholder. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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shareholder
noun
share·hold·er
-ˌhōl-dər
: one that owns or holds a share in property
especially
: stockholder
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