landowners

Definition of landownersnext
plural of landowner

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Noun
  • After nearly two decades with the same landlords, the 22,000-square-foot building was sold by auction to new owners, who increased the rent.
    Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • As part of the grant agreement, landlords are required to sign a rental increase protection form that limits rent increases to 5% for three years, aiming to protect businesses from hikes following the renovations.
    Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Another 42 percent is in the hands of NBA team owners and the remaining 16 percent is held by investors following a 2022 capital raise.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • This allows field officers to return missing pets to their owners, keeping them out of crowded shelters that sometimes hit capacity.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Landowners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landowners. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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