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as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it
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as in containers
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach
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Recent Examples of holders
The state commission also suggested ending the program of allowing the sale of private mooring permits, and instead, the city develop a transition plan that is fair to current permit holders.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That includes two appointed by Pentwater Capital Management, two by Bracebridge Capital, two by the majority holders of the company’s common units (but agreeable to Pentwater and Bracebridge) and the retailer’s chief executive officer, currently Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
This lightweight handheld vacuum has an extendable nozzle for reaching into cup holders, glove boxes, between seats and into your dashboard.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Lindberg, 56, pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiring to defraud insurers and thousands of policy holders in one of the largest insurance frauds in US history, federal prosecutors said in a statement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Not long after the injury, he was presented with a get-well-soon card signed by season-ticket holders.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Under current rules, most account holders must begin taking RMDs at age 73.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The move is in addition to already barring non-US passport holders with such a travel history.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
But according to multiple sources, Lee revealed during a recent meet-and-greet with season-ticket holders that his goal is to acquire four to seven starting-caliber players in the upcoming transfer window.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That includes two appointed by Pentwater Capital Management, two by Bracebridge Capital, two by the majority holders of the company’s common units (but agreeable to Pentwater and Bracebridge) and the retailer’s chief executive officer, currently Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
This lightweight handheld vacuum has an extendable nozzle for reaching into cup holders, glove boxes, between seats and into your dashboard.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Lindberg, 56, pleaded guilty in 2024 to conspiring to defraud insurers and thousands of policy holders in one of the largest insurance frauds in US history, federal prosecutors said in a statement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Not long after the injury, he was presented with a get-well-soon card signed by season-ticket holders.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Under current rules, most account holders must begin taking RMDs at age 73.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The move is in addition to already barring non-US passport holders with such a travel history.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
But according to multiple sources, Lee revealed during a recent meet-and-greet with season-ticket holders that his goal is to acquire four to seven starting-caliber players in the upcoming transfer window.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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City Councilmember Nithya Raman spent the day dashing between local restaurants and bars in an old-school yellow Scout convertible to meet with business owners and her supporters.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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State and regional agencies worked with residents and property owners for more than 20 years to develop a basic plan for the project.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Eco effort Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has EV charging stations, vegan and vegetarian dining options, and utilizes recyclable plastic to-go containers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Moreover, the vessel features a highly modular 150-metric-ton payload capacity that can accommodate standard ISO containers for logistics, research, and surveillance missions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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According to the outlet, documents filed on May 14 list both Prince William, 43, and Princess Kate, 44, as the proprietors of the lease on Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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To fix this, the proprietors built Circolo Golf Villa d’Este, an 18-hole course inspired by the era’s best English clubs and opened it in 1926.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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