as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
she was the possessor of several acres of land in the country
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Noun
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Head coach Rob Edwards walked into a club in November with fans in revolt, players and coaches being booed and owners being told to leave.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Players and coaches have become maddeningly mealy-mouthed, striving to avoid upsetting agents, sponsors, owners, fans, thin-skinned politicians, and whoever else might object.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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They both accommodate sole proprietors, partnerships, and S corporations.—
Kathy Yakal,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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For most sole proprietors, that period follows the calendar year—from January 1 through December 31.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Possessors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessors. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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