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owing

[oh-ing] / ˈoʊ ɪŋ /


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As a foreign entity, however, Apollo is unable to take full ownership of the airline outright owing to UK and European rules requiring firms to be majority owned and controlled by regional nationals.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

But it has been "magnified" in recent years owing to India's demographic surge - or a growing size of the population entering the workforce - and improved education outcomes.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

North Dakota has only two lawyers left who represent injured workers owing to low fee caps and state laws that make cases harder to win.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

As exports plummet owing to a ban on U.S. wine and liquor, California lawmakers ask Quebec’s premier to sidestep the president, lift the prohibition and promote free trade.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

He claimed to have inside information, owing to his mother’s high-ranking position as a guidance counselor.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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