- present participle of own.
owning
Example Sentences
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Mark Walter said he loved owning the Lakers but decided recently it was time to sell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Therefore, investing in or owning an English football club provides a cheaper entry point with potential for a higher growth ceiling and more international reach."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Ellison said in an opinion piece in the New York Times last week that he believes the lawsuit isn’t really about antitrust issues, but rather is intended to prevent him from owning CNN.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
When you’ve done that, you can start to feel the excitement of owning a freshly laundered $100 bill.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Back in the summer on Martha’s Vineyard, Immie had told Jule about owning a flat in London.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
