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i owned the school vs i own the school

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings. 'I owned the school' implies that the speaker used to possess the school in the past, while 'I own the school' indicates that the speaker currently possesses the school. The choice between the two depends on the intended timeframe of ownership.

Last updated: March 12, 2024 • 891 views

i owned the school

This phrase is correct and implies past ownership of the school.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker possessed the school in the past.
  • Dec 4, 2012 ... Several times kids asked me if I owned the school. =); "Helps special needs kids and helps out teachers when they need a little help"—says my ...
  • Before (and while) I owned the school (before I had kids), I owned a prepress publishing services company that I started right out of college. My husband is a ...
  • I owned the school seven dollars and they kept my diploma hostage until I forked that 7 dollars over. I was a long time student that had donated money to them ...
  • While I owned the school, we helped many begin successful careers, including Mandy Moore, Kirsten Storms, Arielle Kebbel, Norman Lewis, Gina Tuttle (4X ...

Alternatives:

  • I used to own the school
  • I had owned the school

i own the school

This phrase is correct and implies current ownership of the school.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker currently possesses the school.
  • A year later I owned a salon, and now I own the school I graduated from. What other career lets you do that? You can be what you want and you don't have to sit  ...
  • I have to walk slower and calmer, with a limp like my leg hurts and like I own the school block, like I don't care about anything. I have to put more bass in my ...
  • Tracy Crawford, Two of my own, and running a s... (more) Two of my own, and running a school. I teach Preschool. I own the school. Your idea makes no sense  ...
  • In 1984 the church was for sale, so I bought it. My grandfather was as proud as could be and said, "I own the school, you own the church, we can run city hall.".

Alternatives:

  • I possess the school
  • I am the owner of the school

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