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ownership

[oh-ner-ship] / ˈoʊ nərˌʃɪp /


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The development group bought its land from numerous wealthy companies and families who claimed ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Given that ownership remains relatively low, “we flag potential for ownership broadening to lead to stock gains,” analysts wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

On some indicators Makerfield seems to be doing well, with wages above the national average and high levels of home ownership.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Advocates and local leaders have raised similar concerns in Dublin, another Bay Area city where federal officials are working to transfer ownership of a former prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, once he had made it onto the north-south highway, that glow, that utter pride in ownership returned, and Herbie clicked on the radio—it worked!

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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