- present participle of own.
owning
Example Sentences
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Strict rules about owning XL bully dogs were introduced across the UK in March 2025.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
If you end up owning the next Enron instead, your diversified fund will prevent that loss from hurting much.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
José was a pillar of his community; he rose from washing cars to owning his own car dealership, alongside other businesses in Bakersfield.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Level at 1-1 with New Zealand, without a series win in 18 months and owning only two victories in their past nine Tests.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Banks, more confident about measuring risk, now extend credit to low- income families, so that owning a home or driving a new car is no longer evidence that someone is middle class.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
