Definition of ownernext
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 Until early last year, Jagr served in dual roles as Kladno player and owner, splitting his time between chasing sponsors and dealing with administrative duties and ice time. CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026 Winter Garden’s downtown, the envy of neighboring communities for its successful blend of charm and homegrown commerce, faces an uncertain future as nine commercial buildings, eight on West Plant’s red brick streets, have been sold for millions to a new owner. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026 Nikki Norris is a houseplant expert and owner of pet-friendly houseplant retailer Root & Reach Botanicals. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 The difficulty on the owner side is managing expectations while protecting value. Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for owner
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proprietor
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  • The proprietor of the Howe ‘Bout Arden location of Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has filed for bankruptcy, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • But Marjorie Lyon will keep her Tennessee home, along with any proceeds generated from her sale of Lockheed Martin stock that was gifted to her by the store’s longtime proprietor, Dent Myers, according to a settlement agreement filed Thursday.
    Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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