proprietor

Example Sentences

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"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

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

Current proprietor Yau Yiu-wai, 73, announced earlier this month that his 183-year-old family business would close its doors at year's end.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

The spokesperson said it was now the council's intention to remove the waste and recover the cost of doing so from the proprietor.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

The proprietor of the house led the soldiers to a second-story bedroom.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson