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ownership

[oh-ner-ship] / ˈoʊ nərˌʃɪp /


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Russian law allows companies to obscure ownership data to avoid foreign sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Negotiations with the Lakers ceased when Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, requested a house, the use of private aircraft, guaranteed off-court earnings and an ownership stake in the team, according to Dan Woike of the Athletic.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Nearly five percent of Argentina's territory -- an area roughly equal in size to England -- is under foreign ownership, according to a 2025 report from the University of Buenos Aires and other researchers.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The Thai government doesn’t release data on gun ownership in the country of 72 million people.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Other cities were being transformed by car ownership, but none was so profoundly altered.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser




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