the business
noun
British slang
: a very good or impressive person or thing
Since he's won the tournament, he thinks he's the business.
You should see their new office. It's the business.
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As generative AI reshapes the business landscape, C-suite leaders face the monumental task of balancing innovation with governance.
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Mohan Koo, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Film companies today are interested in the industry of global exports, not the business of good trouble.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The town has tried to build better relationships with the business and development community.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The crew then tried to wheel the body toward the business class section but were unable to maneuver it through the narrow aisle, Ring said.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
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Mohan Koo, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Film companies today are interested in the industry of global exports, not the business of good trouble.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The town has tried to build better relationships with the business and development community.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The crew then tried to wheel the body toward the business class section but were unable to maneuver it through the narrow aisle, Ring said.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the business
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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