owning

Example Sentences

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The point is that owning a $500,000 investment ski lodge is a lot of work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Guardian newspaper once quoted him as saying: "I've always said what's the point in owning a sweet shop if you can't eat a few sweets."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Leonor had not seen herself owning a quinceañera business but was thrust into it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But just remember, tolerating a little heat is always part of owning stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I was happy because someday I’d be walking across this bridge looking at this city, owning some piece of it, being valuable here.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini