previously owned

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Mock, who previously owned a landscaping company, said he lost his house and “a good six-figure job” while serving jail time—estimating he has lost $1.2 million in salary alone.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

After launching his investigation, Brand contacted the lawyers of Goudstikker's heirs, who he said confirmed the collector had previously owned six paintings by Toon Kelder.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

On 8 May 2025, a Toyota car previously owned by the prime minister was found on fire on a street he previously lived on in Kentish Town, north London.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Closed sales of previously owned homes dropped 3.6% in March to 3.98 million, exceeding the 4.055 million expected.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Not to mention our furniture, which every stick of it has all been previously owned.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver