owners

noun

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 What’s more, Indian real estate owners are funding the build-out themselves, Watts said. — Warren Masilamony, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Commissioner Rob Manfred has cited lagging franchise values in baseball as a reason owners want a salary cap, which the NBA has. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 In a series of videos posted on social media and flagged by KOB4, Martinez filmed himself tearing the camera towers down in order to return them to their rightful owners. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 Many Indian and Nepali restaurants were reportedly forced to close after their owners — most of whom came from their native countries to seek business opportunities in Japan — said their visa renewals had been rejected. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 The Charlotte Observer reached out for comment to Tequila House nightclub owners multiple times via phone, email and social media, but received no response. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Those sources included owners, general managers, coaches, agents and players. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Korean business owners have long been involved in Haiti’s garment sector. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
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proprietors
Noun
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For over two decades, the scumbag proprietors of Paddy's Pub have brought us some of the best, most boundary-pushing comedy on the airwaves.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Owners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owners. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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