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proprietor

[pruh-prahy-i-ter] / prəˈpraɪ ɪ tər /


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However, there are other risks associated with being a sole proprietor that should be considered.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

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

But it’s easy to see why a proprietor might hesitate, since a “Pistols Welcome” banner might alienate other customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Family and friends were able to support borrowers through new, so-called joint borrower, sole proprietor mortgages.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

The proprietor squinted, uncomprehending, so he repeated the question in High Valyrian.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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