owners

plural of owner
as in proprietors
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 owners The bargaining committee of the union representing Broadway cleaners has reached a tentative contract agreement with Broadway’s theater owners, avoiding a possible strike that was authorized by the workers last week. Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Pet owners are encouraged to keep their furry friends away from areas under the health advisory and watch them closely for any symptoms of bacterial infection after playing in lake or river water. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves have pushed pet safety to the front of many owners’ minds this summer. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Two, station owners - most of whom are simple family operations and not part of 'big oil' - will use price spikes to their advantage. Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026 But stress isn’t the only reason owners are making the switch. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release. Mary Ella Hastings july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment. Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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proprietors
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  • This injection of cash was largely driven by gains in private wages and salaries alongside a boost in farm proprietors’ income, which was influenced by a second round of USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief payments, the BEA said.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • In 2024, the state ranked 42nd in the nation based on wages and other earnings like proprietors' income, dividends and government benefits.
    Chloe Bennett-Steele, StateImpact, 25 June 2026

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“Owners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owners. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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