private ownership

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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

The governing body says the deal marks a "significant milestone for Welsh rugby, ensuring long-term stability for the capital's club under private ownership".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The game of cricket is now about bright lights, loud music and a financial return for cricket boards, private equity and private ownership.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 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