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lessee

[le-see] / lɛˈsi /
NOUN
holder of lease
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The 10-year leases may be extended “if the lessee establishes production or provides proof of diligent exploration,” the BLM said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2025

“We must be consistent in how we apply lease terms to ensure that no lessee receives special treatment.”

From Washington Post Jan. 26, 2022

They have rented out the space but have not revealed the lessee.

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2022

A later lessee, Walter Nettleton, changed its name to Marymoor to memorialize a daughter killed in a childhood accident.

From Seattle Times Nov. 25, 2021

Charles Mathews married Madame Vestris on July 18th, 1838, the lady being at that period the lessee of the Olympic Theatre, where her management had been characterised by exceptional taste and enterprise.

From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.

“Vivos has prided itself on the ability of members to coexist with each other and within the confines of the Rules and Regulations,” it said in an email to lessees.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Most of the revenue outperformance came because the company is cashing in on the value of new agreements with lessees.

From Barron's Nov. 7, 2025

“While many lessees and operators act responsibly, this program exists for those who don’t,” Biernoff said.

From Seattle Times Apr. 19, 2023

The settlement covers owners and lessees of dozens of Toyota and Lexus vehicle models manufactured in the 2013 to 2020 model years and equipped with Denso low-pressure fuel pumps.

From Reuters Sep. 9, 2022

The Leveson family had been dealing with Wolverhampton church property for centuries, and in the Stuart period were lessees of the greater part of it at a nominal rent of £38 per annum. 

From The Annals of Willenhall by Hackwood, Frederick William




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