lessee
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lessees
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The 10-year leases may be extended “if the lessee establishes production or provides proof of diligent exploration,” the BLM said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said her department must be consistent in how it applies lease terms to ensure that no lessee receives special treatment.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2022
“We must be consistent in how we apply lease terms to ensure that no lessee receives special treatment.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2022
They have rented out the space but have not revealed the lessee.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2022
If the owner, lessee, or occupant does not abate the nuisance, the captain is empowered to obtain a warrant for his arrest and to prosecute him as required by law.
From Commercialized Prostitution in New York City by George Jackson Kneeland
“Vivos has prided itself on the ability of members to coexist with each other and within the confines of the Rules and Regulations,” it said in an email to lessees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Most of the revenue outperformance came because the company is cashing in on the value of new agreements with lessees.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025
Landowners and lessees can also kill mute swans at any time without a permit or hunting license.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
“While many lessees and operators act responsibly, this program exists for those who don’t,” Biernoff said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
The only dissatisfied folk were the publicans and the theatre and music-hall lessees.
From The Message by H. M. (Henry Matthew) Brock
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