as in having
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 owning
More than ever, Gen X women are leaving behind traditional jobs, trading in the corporate ladder for the excitement and control that comes with owning a business.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Your risk level for owning a deposit account is translated into a ChexSystems Consumer Score (also called QualiFile score).
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Your risk level for owning a deposit account is translated into a ChexSystems Consumer Score (also called QualiFile score).
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Having the most accurate real-time view of the market and your portfolio, as well as possessing the ability to predict future activity, provides an unparalleled level of insight for CRE owners and operators.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thirteen states – including New York, Wisconsin and California, where the three minors were killed by police this year – have laws against underage children buying or possessing pellet or BB guns without parental supervision.Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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The brick-and-mortar Sunny’s opened in Miami on Wednesday, with the owners retaining the original outdoor brick courtyard but complementing it with an indoor, white-tablecloth space.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Still, that hasn’t stopped its owner, Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, from enjoying it.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And even with hiring having slowed, Americans are enjoying unusual job security.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Owning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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