owner
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owners
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An ill homeowner can file a quitclaim deed to get their name off a jointly owned property, or if they are the sole owner, they can transfer the deed to another person.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“It takes the ability for small businesses, small mom-and-pop businesses to operate away,” said Kris Basmagy, the owner and founder of DashWave Delivery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Soon-Shiong, a biotech billionaire and owner of The Times, said through his attorney that he is not interested in selling his stake, which he purchased from Magic Johnson in 2010 for an undisclosed amount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
York became a co-owner of Rangers through 49ers Enterprises, the investment arm linked to the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, where he serves as chief executive and principal owner.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Its interior was covered with stickers depicting all the places its owner had been, and the trunk itself was lined with old newspapers.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Whatever the minority owners decide should not impact the sale of Walter’s majority stake, said Rapkoch, whose firm has provided valuation services and operational consulting to more than 50 professional sports franchises.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
And, if owners emerge from collective bargaining with a salary cap or other restraint on the Dodgers’ spending, that would be a win for San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Navigating what comes next as both sides are dug in is proving a delicate balance for some business owners.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
He added that franchise-heavy chains often struggle because the hundreds to thousands of independent owners don’t always agree with corporate leadership on things like menu prices, labor practices, and operations standards.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Daniel’s and my definition of share was that, because we were part owners, she should have driven us everywhere we wanted to go, every time we wanted to go anywhere.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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