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Recent Examples of proprietor
Amanda Blake, who played saloon proprietor Kitty Russell, appeared in 19 seasons.
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The proprietor was the cashier, known to all of us.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Louise Brealey has also been cast as flying instructor and Quidditch coach Rolanda Hooch, while Anton Lesser will play wand proprietor Garrick Ollivander.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
One potential data point indicating this possibility is recent Commerce Department figures showing growth in proprietors’ income—a proxy for small businesses—flatlining in May.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 July 2025
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Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The proprietor was the cashier, known to all of us.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
Louise Brealey has also been cast as flying instructor and Quidditch coach Rolanda Hooch, while Anton Lesser will play wand proprietor Garrick Ollivander.
—EW.com, 14 July 2025
One potential data point indicating this possibility is recent Commerce Department figures showing growth in proprietors’ income—a proxy for small businesses—flatlining in May.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietor
owner
Noun
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As the suspect raises his hand with the knife, the pit bull charges at him, seemingly in a bid to protect its owner, KTLA reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The living quarters include a private owner’s stateroom, an aft cabin, a large bathroom with a separate shower, a main galley, and a TV lounge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Proprietor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietor. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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