private ownership

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The Abersoch beach huts, along with a section of land directly in front of them, are under private ownership, and Cyngor Gwynedd is not involved or responsible for digging the huts out of the sand.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Many of the midsize manufacturers for which Germany is famed are innovators in highly specialized technologies, but they lack the expertise to broaden their product lines, and private ownership limits their ability to finance expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Soho House chief executive Andrew Carnie said the return to private ownership "reflects the strong confidence our existing and incoming shareholders have in the future of Soho House".

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