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ownership

[oh-ner-ship] / ˈoʊ nərˌʃɪp /


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It subsequently went into gradual decline under the ownership of the American group General Motors, which long restricted its international expansion to avoid competition with other GM subsidiaries.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Walter’s flipping of the franchise netted him a $2.5-billion profit after only 14 months of ownership.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

This was a seismic week in the opaque world of sports ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

It requires that person to be deprived of ownership of the animal - to have it taken away - and for the animal to be disposed of.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

As the school year wound down, the junior class and I walked the halls with a sense of impending ownership.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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