proprietor
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“It’s like a West End show coming to an end,” said Jeremy King, veteran restaurateur and the proprietor at Simpson’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
However, there are other risks associated with being a sole proprietor that should be considered.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
"We are suffering a lot," said Kishor Dulera, a tile unit proprietor who closed this factory and two others in early March, sending hundreds of workers home.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
An affable, hyper-knowledgeable proprietor in his early 30s, Richardson repairs and resells analog music technology from the 1980s or earlier.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
The proprietor got up on a high stool beside the dancing-floor and began to play the accordion.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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