private ownership
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Zvërnec has proved to be a thicket of Albanian property disputes, a common problem given that the country nationalized property during communism then underwent a messy process of returning it to private ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The document reaffirms the Catholic tradition’s defense of private ownership while emphasizing its social responsibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The deal to return Soho House to private ownership was done by private equity firm Apollo.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
“The Captive Primate Safety Act, recently introduced in Congress is a critical step toward ending this exploitation by banning the private ownership of primates and reinforcing our national commitment to responsible wildlife protection.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025
He had reduced private ownership of land, nationalized certain sectors of the economy, pioneered rapid industrialization, democratized education, and built a modem army.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
