- present participle of own.
owning
Example Sentences
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"An important benefit of owning a disc is that you can lend the game to a friend or sell it later," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
José was a pillar of his community; he rose from washing cars to owning his own car dealership, alongside other businesses in Bakersfield.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
If Tesla is the bet on owning everything, Uber is the bet on owning almost nothing and renting demand to whoever builds the cars.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
The American dream of owning a home has become increasingly elusive due to rising prices, lack of housing stock and higher mortgage rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
“I remember! You were young—like Zola—yes? And now you are owning the building and making a school there?”
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
