proprietor

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC

Elsewhere, many agencies operate with only a business license and a sole proprietor or small staff.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fatherly proprietor of a Times Square ping-pong parlor where Marty trains?

From The Wall Street Journal

The proprietors of Desert 5 Spot in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood also pride themselves on having an eclectic playlist.

From The Wall Street Journal