possessors

plural of possessor
as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership she was the possessor of several acres of land in the country

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Noun
  • Some dogs, such as Mushi, will like a crate filled with soft blankets and toys, but others may not—owners should work with whatever their dog prefers.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The owners of Sabor Latin Street Grill honor their roots with tasty dishes like ceviche de chicharron, calentao fried rice — consisting of moro rice, sweet plantain, avocado and eggs — and the refreshing mabi drink made from the native seybo tree.
    Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Deduction Sole proprietors and owners of pass-through businesses like limited liability corporations (LLCs), S corporations, and partnerships may be eligible for a deduction of up to 20% to lower the tax rate for qualified business income.
    KELLY PHILLIPS ERB, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Most of the sons and daughters of the proprietors who remained had little interest in continuing their parents’ line of work.
    M. Z. Adnan, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Possessors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessors. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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