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ownership

[oh-ner-ship] / ˈoʊ nərˌʃɪp /


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Stockwell, who now works part-time for Stockwell Elastomerics, opted for a slightly different method of transferring ownership to the staff – an Employee Stock Ownership Plan or ESOP.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Ownership of more TV stations gives Nexstar increased leverage against traditional power brokers like the national broadcasters—and the ability to save money on network fees by boxing out those brands altogether.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Note: Ownership stakes as of various dates, with some no longer owned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Ownership of the Grinch’s likeness is guarded as jealously as the villain protects his lair: Dr. Seuss Enterprises holds the rights to the children’s book, Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

The one on the breakfast bar—The Power of Ownership, or whatever it’s called.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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