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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
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The tournament’s leadership includes Bay FC founder Aly Wagner and USWNT midfielder Tobin Heath and is backed by Gotham FC minority owner Jennifer Mackesy and her husband, Scott.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Legends finds Jackson playing Victor, a former boxing champ and pizzeria owner.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Proprietor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietor. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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