proprietor
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"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
That moment came back to me a couple of weeks ago, thanks to an online post by Josh Marshall, founder and proprietor of the estimable blog talkingpointsmemo.com.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Family and friends were able to support borrowers through new, so-called joint borrower, sole proprietor mortgages.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Current proprietor Yau Yiu-wai, 73, announced earlier this month that his 183-year-old family business would close its doors at year's end.
From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025
The proprietor was a dear and personal friend of Samir’s—he assured us—and would have rooms to spare.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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