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landowner

[land-oh-ner] / ˈlændˌoʊ nər /






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He got his political inspiration from seeing his father and other loggers “standing up to a wealthy landowner who thought he could squeeze them for more.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

A major landowner, especially in Tadcaster, the brewery refused to permit the construction of a temporary footbridge over the River Wharfe in Tadcaster on land it owned in 2016.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

“When I got up there, my landowner was already in active firefighting mode,” he told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

A spokesperson for the landowner said they had stopped construction and wished to comply with the council notice, despite the authority receiving reports alleging work had continued beyond the deadline.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

What kind of landowner ended up sweeping stairs?

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

If the field trial is successful, Paskett hopes landowners and forest rangers will be able to sign up to the scheme.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Studies are being carried out to find suitable locations and a consultation is underway with landowners and users who might be affected by the change in the landscape.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Biddy Mason was born into slavery in 1818 in Mississippi, but won her freedom in court and became one of the most prolific landowners in L.A., according to the National Park Service.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

For decades, the Agriculture Department, in an effort to reduce the production of agricultural commodities, has handsomely paid landowners to convert agricultural lands to tree farms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Mr. Xhoma was one of an elite handful of African landowners in Alexandra.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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