as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
we own a modest house and an equally modest car
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Recent Examples of own
Kosmos’ projects have included running the Davis Cup tennis competition, moving the Supercopa de Espana to Saudi Arabia and owning Spanish second-division side Andorra.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The drug store also is featured in an exhibit at Allison-Antrim Museum from the collection of pharmacist Frank Ervin, the first non-Carl family member to own the drug store.
—Shawn Hardy, USA Today, 25 July 2025
John Malone’s Liberty Broadband owns 26% of Charter, but the latter company last year announced a plan to acquire the former in a transaction projected to close later this summer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 July 2025
But here’s the difference: Those businesses are owned by the families.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The drug store also is featured in an exhibit at Allison-Antrim Museum from the collection of pharmacist Frank Ervin, the first non-Carl family member to own the drug store.
—Shawn Hardy, USA Today, 25 July 2025
John Malone’s Liberty Broadband owns 26% of Charter, but the latter company last year announced a plan to acquire the former in a transaction projected to close later this summer.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 July 2025
But here’s the difference: Those businesses are owned by the families.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for own
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Moose Tracks ice cream borrows name from miniature golf Created in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, known for its moose population, in the 1990s, the iconic flavor Moose Tracks, has a base of vanilla ice cream with fudge swirl and peanut butter cups.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Willock’s dynamism and ability to carry the ball up the pitch is a skill set that Newcastle do not possess elsewhere.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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As a consequence, people, still possessed by religious longings, tend to deify the country.—
Ha Jin
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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New, scalable programs are emerging to help students enter the nursing field with less debt and more job security—and to help health systems retain new nurses.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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However, Congress can still review all legislation passed by the D.C. Council and retains authority over the district's budget.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The 34-year-old, enjoying the moment, agreed, swung a few pro shots and acted along.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Own.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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