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Recent Examples of proprietor
The proprietor of a San Rafael lending business is seeking bankruptcy protection, leaving local investors worried about major losses.
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Liquor stores and carry-outs thrive here — the proprietors cocooned in plexiglass bulwarks.
—Adam Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s grizzled guys like the proprietor of Mines and Memories, a storefront dedicated to preserving the history of the town’s former economic engine, which stuffed with everything from B&W photos to hardhats donated by families that have lived in Creede for generations.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
This is not someone who has regular contact with people, except perhaps the proprietors of the businesses.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Liquor stores and carry-outs thrive here — the proprietors cocooned in plexiglass bulwarks.
—Adam Schwartz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
There’s grizzled guys like the proprietor of Mines and Memories, a storefront dedicated to preserving the history of the town’s former economic engine, which stuffed with everything from B&W photos to hardhats donated by families that have lived in Creede for generations.
—Lauren Wissot, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2025
This is not someone who has regular contact with people, except perhaps the proprietors of the businesses.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietor
owner
Noun
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Under Illinois law, condominium boards are required to keep minutes of board meetings and unit owner meetings.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Scott Ford, deputy director of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, a property business improvement district that works with downtown building owners, sees opportunity.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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“Proprietor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietor. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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