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Recent Examples of ownerAcross the country, librarians, teachers, bookstore owners, civil rights activists and others plan to hold as many as 100 events June 7 as part of Teach Truth Day of Action.—Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 7 June 2025 The building sustained damage from neglect and vandalism, which prompted Carbone to take the owners to court to request making Torrington the receiver of the inn to find a new developer.—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025 The square, which lies in front of the hotel and has a different owner, is closing this week for a 13-month refurbishment.—Mark Landler, New York Times, 7 June 2025 But, after sleeping with both Paul and Blue Farm Café owner Joe (Raymond Ablack) during the season, there was a lingering mystery about who the baby's father might be, meaning there are many dynamics to be explored and questions to be answered when the show returns.—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for owner
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proprietor
Noun
Across the street, the proprietors of Grosvenor Square are similarly aware of the tug between past and present.
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Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
There’s a proud tradition of Bravo stars promoting businesses that never come to fruition beyond a story line, meaning Radke has more to prove than the average proprietor.
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