LANDOWNER Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

landowner

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Definition of landowner

as in landlord

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Recent Examples of landowner With the landowner’s permission, the drone teams arrived shortly after sunrise to survey both livestock and wildlife on the ranch. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026 In 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a discharge permit to Fort Worth after reaching a deal with the city, the Tarrant Regional Water District, and a private landowner on the banks of Mary’s Creek. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 The landowner can then donate those foregone development rights or sell them at a discount to a land trust, government agency or another qualified group. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Where private citizens refuse to sell their land, companies are turning to eminent domain, the government’s inherent power to seize private property without a landowner’s consent. — Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for landowner

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If your washing machine breaks or there is a leak in your ceiling, your landlord will be responsible for paying to replace it or fix the problem.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Nevertheless, a group of landlords is suing the board seeking to reverse the decision.

— Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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The company’s latest statement did not mention Chelsea, though Walter is reportedly in talks to sell his shares in the English soccer club to current majority owner Clearlake Capital.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The bank downgraded both the apparel giant and Foot Locker owner to hold from buy.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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