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as in owners
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the holders of the land gave us permission to camp on it
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as in containers
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
her hat made a good holder for the shells she collected on the beach
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Recent Examples of holders
Within seven years of graduating, the median annual salary for UC bachelor’s degree recipients hits $86,000, which is higher than the median for all four-year degree-holders in California.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
As robust as the army of season-ticket holders is, there are still more than 5,000 names on the waiting list, and the number crunch leaves only a couple of thousand seats available for single-game sales.
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Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
However, exceptions exist for joint account holders, certain community property states and other situations where a spouse has an independent legal responsibility for the debt.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Additional information will be sent directly to ticket holders.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Volunteers are also printing neck braces, IV bag holders, and other medical equipment.
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Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Credit card rates are also sensitive to Fed moves, so card holders may see higher payments in the coming months.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Connecting leaders from across brands, agencies, media and rights-holders for the very first time, LIONS Sport is a two-day program taking place June 24 and 25 during Cannes Lions.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
Still, that price is sure to be a disappointment to a percentage of the 180,000-strong reservation holders who plunked down a nominal $50 deposit based on the initial $20K target.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
As robust as the army of season-ticket holders is, there are still more than 5,000 names on the waiting list, and the number crunch leaves only a couple of thousand seats available for single-game sales.
—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
However, exceptions exist for joint account holders, certain community property states and other situations where a spouse has an independent legal responsibility for the debt.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Additional information will be sent directly to ticket holders.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Volunteers are also printing neck braces, IV bag holders, and other medical equipment.
—
Tibisay Zea,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
Credit card rates are also sensitive to Fed moves, so card holders may see higher payments in the coming months.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Connecting leaders from across brands, agencies, media and rights-holders for the very first time, LIONS Sport is a two-day program taking place June 24 and 25 during Cannes Lions.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
Still, that price is sure to be a disappointment to a percentage of the 180,000-strong reservation holders who plunked down a nominal $50 deposit based on the initial $20K target.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for holders
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Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
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That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
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Since its launch, the company has diversified into logistics, fuel delivery, and transport, including hauling containers from Cuban ports to different provinces.
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Pickle Robot's system unloads boxes from trailers or containers.
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This injection of cash was largely driven by gains in private wages and salaries alongside a boost in farm proprietors’ income, which was influenced by a second round of USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief payments, the BEA said.
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In 2024, the state ranked 42nd in the nation based on wages and other earnings like proprietors' income, dividends and government benefits.
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“Holders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holders. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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