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Recent Examples of proprietor
And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Often singing and playing his guitar, Handyman Negri would eventually become the proprietor of the neighborhood music shop.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Negri often appeared on screen singing and playing his guitar, and eventually became the proprietor of the neighborhood music shop.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Often singing and playing his guitar, Handyman Negri would eventually become the proprietor of the neighborhood music shop.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Negri often appeared on screen singing and playing his guitar, and eventually became the proprietor of the neighborhood music shop.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The self-employment tax rules generally subject business income earned by sole proprietors and partners to Social Security and Medicare taxes under Section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code.
—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietor
owner
Noun
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The Bills, under late-owner Ralph Wilson, had long ago distanced themselves from Simpson as a result of the murder charges.
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They were saved at the last minute by the owner of the mill, who convinced the arriving American army of their worth.
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“Proprietor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietor. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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