as in proprietor
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell

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Recent Examples of owner In some older buildings, condo owners are being asked to pay steep special assessments that threaten to force some people out of their homes. Greg Allen, NPR, 3 May 2025 But this year’s New American Home is being constructed for a private owner with a specific mission. Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2025 Kraft was the owner that whole time, yet somehow didn’t net a mention—even a perfunctory thanks—in the book’s 304 pages. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025 If the car isn't listed below, owners can check USA TODAY’s automotive recall database or search NHTSA’s database for new recalls. James Powel, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for owner
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  • As the restaurant filled up, its proprietor, Michael McCarty, came by and dispensed business cards.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Business proprietors can opt for a Venmo Business account, which comes with a bevy of unique features.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025

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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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