landlord

Example Sentences

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Recently, our landlord offered to sell us the building, and we were really excited about the opportunity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Microsoft is the true landlord in the technology sector since enterprise and consumer data are the rocket fuel to power the intelligence,” wrote Lee.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The pensioner added he had asked his landlord and daughter to search for supplies but they had also struggled to find any.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Have you or someone you know become an accidental landlord because of the housing market?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

“I have tried to make your landlord change his mind. I have done everything I can. But he refused. He wants you to pack out in two weeks.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie