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ownership

Definition for ownership

noun as in possession of property

Strongest matches

control, holding, partnership, property, purchase, takeover

Strong matches

buying, claim, cut, deed, dominion, end, hand, occupancy, piece, proprietorship, purchasing, residence, slice, tenancy, tenure, title

Weak matches

having, possessorship, proprietary rights

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Since taking back 100% ownership of Burger King China earlier this year, Restaurant Brands has invested in new marketing focused on its Whopper sandwich and a new chicken burger called Krispper.

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The approved package aims to restore Musk’s Tesla ownership to 25% and could make him the first trillion-dollar CEO in history if all milestones are achieved.

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The approved package aims to restore Musk’s Tesla ownership to 25% and could make him the first trillion-dollar CEO in history if all milestones are achieved.

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“They have been struggling and looking for capital. This change of control and ownership brings with it sufficient capital to maintain the business,” Friedman said.

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"It's helped me take ownership of my own mental health and wellbeing, and that's massive."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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