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 The game also was likely their last at Angel Stadium during the 24-year tenure of owner Arte Moreno, who intends to sell the team to Rams owner Stan Kroenke before next season begins. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Opening the door, the agent leads his client to the podium, where the player’s coach, general manager, and team owner await. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 Unlike Lucid, the PIF is the owner of Ceer and not just an investor, for one thing. — Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 According to the American Pet Products Association’s 2026 Dog Report, 51% of dog owners now groom their dogs at home. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for owner
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proprietor
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  • Sole proprietors, partners, and LLC members are generally exempt themselves, though construction businesses are typically required to carry coverage even with very few employees.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The story also summarized how much money the two candidates had raised from different categories of supporters, such as the proprietors of nursing homes, labor unions and small donors.
    — Robert Boatright, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Owner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owner. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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