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Most sole proprietors use the cash method of accounting, which means income is recognized when payment is received and expenses are recognized when they are paid.
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Blackberry Farm has been around for decades, and really began hitting its stride in the 2000s, as then-proprietor Sam Beall (son of the original owners, Sandy and Kris) expanded and refined the structures and seriously upgraded its food and wine lists.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Hannah’s husband, John Ashley, was a wealthy landowner, a merchant and a proprietor of a general store, sawmill, livestock and more.
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New York Times,
22 June 2026
This weekend, Elizabeth Hall, a 15-year wedding planning veteran and the proprietor of Elizabeth Hall Events for nine years, is putting on a wedding at the Ocean House resort in Rhode Island.
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Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Blackberry Farm has been around for decades, and really began hitting its stride in the 2000s, as then-proprietor Sam Beall (son of the original owners, Sandy and Kris) expanded and refined the structures and seriously upgraded its food and wine lists.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
Hannah’s husband, John Ashley, was a wealthy landowner, a merchant and a proprietor of a general store, sawmill, livestock and more.
—
New York Times,
22 June 2026
This weekend, Elizabeth Hall, a 15-year wedding planning veteran and the proprietor of Elizabeth Hall Events for nine years, is putting on a wedding at the Ocean House resort in Rhode Island.
—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietor
owner
Noun
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Among the most significant changes is a new enforcement mechanism allowing the city to impose a $5,000 fine on property owners who fail to comply with city requirements.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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“Proprietor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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