landowner

Definition of landownernext

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Recent Examples of landowner There were previously more headstones before a 1940s landowner had many of them hauled away into the swamp. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026 In 2023, the agency picked up 289 acres on Mount Democrat and the Kite Lake Trailhead from The Conservation Fund, which had previously purchased it from a private landowner. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026 The son of the wealthiest landowner in town, Nick promises security, but not much else. Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026 They can be captured and humanely killed year-round and without a permit or hunting license, even on private property (with landowner’s permission) due to their impacts to native wildlife, per the FWC. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for landowner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landowner
Noun
  • The county has the final say on distribution, with county officials charged with sending money directly to landlords of the eligible renters.
    Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The museum, locked in a legal dispute with its landlord, is currently closed to the public.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The annual affair, which draws Jeep owners and enthusiasts from around the globe, has become a crucial testing ground for the brand.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • After enduring years of thieves stealing headstones, the owner of a Compton cemetery decided to sell the property after a person stabbed her three dogs on Friday.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Landowner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landowner. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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