proprietor
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The proprietor of Los Angeles’ legendary Clifton’s has given up on reopening the shuttered venue.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
"We are suffering a lot," said Kishor Dulera, a tile unit proprietor who closed this factory and two others in early March, sending hundreds of workers home.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
An affable, hyper-knowledgeable proprietor in his early 30s, Richardson repairs and resells analog music technology from the 1980s or earlier.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
But it’s easy to see why a proprietor might hesitate, since a “Pistols Welcome” banner might alienate other customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
And so they sat down at the table and wrote three letters of apology: Mr. Samsa to his supervisor, Mrs. Samsa to her client, and Grete to her proprietor.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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