ownership
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Mr. Specht argues that the “the ownership society ceded a lot of autonomy to local communities” and that “local governance has become little more than a blanket veto on any proposal for new development.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In describing the ownership society of the 20th century, Mr. Specht is correct that the homeownership rate increased to 62% in 1960 from 44% in 1940.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Being humbled by a well-run, up-and-coming club like Lincoln, with far fewer resources but savvy ownership, will not be lost on Burnley supporters.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
See also: Young Americans are giving up on car ownership.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
After the first flush of pride in ownership, it would be exhausting and debilitating, and there would be no time for anything else.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing ownership
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ship
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"CLEP Financial Accounting," Vocabulary from Chapter 19
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