landowners

noun

plural of landowner
as in landlords

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  1. landlords
  2. owners
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  • The office vacancy rate was at its post-pandemic peak, and some landlords were defaulting on their mortgages.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • And even with funds, many landlords don’t want to rent to those with criminal convictions.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of landlords
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  • That sale made the WNBA’s ownership structure more convoluted — with 42 percent of the league belonging to NBA owners, another 42 percent to WNBA owners and 16 percent to the investors — but was viewed as necessary and a win at the time.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The backstory The hotel’s namesake is Evalina Fox, one of the original owners of the building back in the 19th century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
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