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own

[ohn] / oʊn /






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Mike: I don't even care if it's the right decision, well done to the ref at City for making his OWN decision after being sent to the monitor by VAR.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

The two continued to trade public blows, including when O’Donnell’s show on OWN was axed in 2012.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

It had TV deals with the likes of A&E, Hulu, and OWN; innovative festivals in Central Park; well-produced podcasts; and ambitious journalism from talented reporters across the globe.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

Other networks have followed suit, including OWN, Netflix, BET and VH1.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

I say if the Americans like monuments so much, they should build their OWN.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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