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

He is accused of being present on 8 May 2025 when a Toyota previously owned by Sir Keir was set alight.

From BBC • May 15, 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

Sales of previously owned homes dropped 3.6% in March from the month prior to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, according to the National Association of Realtors’ existing-home sales data.

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