own
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to oneself or itself (usually used after a possessive to emphasize the idea of ownership, interest, or relation conveyed by the possessive).
owning
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present participleof own.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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And besides, growing up means owning a home.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
It’s a bit easier, not to mention more profitable, when owning stocks that tend to lose less and to do best over an entire cycle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Why are rich people obsessed with owning dinosaur bones?
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
His later pursuits included work in children’s theater education and men’s fashion and owning a West Hollywood flower shop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Let’s back up just a moment. If the law, as you say, prevented the Miyamotos from owning land, what was the point of this sale agreement?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
