proprietor
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That moment came back to me a couple of weeks ago, thanks to an online post by Josh Marshall, founder and proprietor of the estimable blog talkingpointsmemo.com.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
The same could be said of Lesli Margherita’s Mrs. Lovett, the proprietor of a filthy and failing Fleet Street pie shop, but it’s a shakier case.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
Family and friends were able to support borrowers through new, so-called joint borrower, sole proprietor mortgages.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Elsewhere, many agencies operate with only a business license and a sole proprietor or small staff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
“Well,” said the proprietor, “I’d better get my luggage dusted off. I got a feeling there’ll be a rush sale here any time.”
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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