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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

These aircraft can only be called in after approval by the fire service incident commander, and when the landowner has "contractual arrangements" in place to cover the costs.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Thorpe said he had invited a planning officer from Southwark Council to view the wall, as well as a representative of the local landowner the Dulwich Estate.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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

We handed most of the potatoes over to the landowner in exchange for our wages, but some we boiled into soup, which we ate every night for dinner.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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

After the incident, councils and a consortium of landowners and farmers worked with the Environment Agency and others to form an action plan.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 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

As land values rose, landowners sought ways of improving the return on their investments.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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