public ownership

British

noun

ownership by the state; nationalization

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He added: "Over the coming months, we'll work closely with the government to ensure a seamless transition into public ownership while remaining focused on delivering for our customers and communities."

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Actor Danny Dyer, his daughter Dani Dyer and singer Becky Hill have attended a protest in Kent demanding public ownership of the water industry.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The seat upgrades are part of wider improvements planned for the Thameslink network after GTR came into public ownership in May 2026.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

He also said that, following the return of rail operators to public ownership, he wanted to "remodel the rail fares so that we can get more public benefit for people".

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

“Say, boy, what do you think of public ownership? Do you think the government ought to build houses for people to live in?”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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