lessee
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Jefferies doesn’t expect the government to reinstate the tax, citing last year’s Oilfields Development Bill, which stipulates that petroleum lease terms should remain stable and not be altered to the disadvantage of the lessee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
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
“This is a site we were aware of, this is a lessee we were aware of,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
“We must be consistent in how we apply lease terms to ensure that no lessee receives special treatment.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2022
While his conscience so multiplied each bill and poster and programme that in twenty-four hours London seemed to him a great hoarding of which his ward was the sole lessee.
From Laid up in Lavender by Stanley J. Weyman
“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 lessees of the gaming privileges went bankrupt, and were unable to fulfill their obligations to the Prince.
From The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) by Vicente Blasco Ib??ez
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