state ownership

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These state schools are owned and maintained by the private sector during the contract, until taxpayers' money has repaid the debt and the buildings go into state ownership.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2024

Boric also said he would start a dialogue with communities, companies and legislators to create a national lithium company with 100% state ownership.

From Reuters • Apr. 21, 2023

Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read’s comments immediately following the sale showed a clear lack of concern for its human rights implications, emphasizing the potential for growth and investment under state ownership instead.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2022

Virginia promised to forever maintain the statue in 1887 and 1890 deeds transferring its state ownership.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2022

Howe, Joseph, 52, 53, 246; his railway campaign in England, 62-4, 65-6, 69, 70; and state ownership, 66-7; his prophecy, 113.

From The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways by Skelton, Oscar Douglas