in the business of
idiom
: to have (something) as one's job or purpose
A public library is in the business of providing information to the public.
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Artists are not primarily in the business of promoting ideology.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
As result, the NEA is now in the business of funding patriotism, according to several Chicago arts leaders.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Just like how our government shouldn’t be in the business of underwriting film festivals with millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Porsche, in the meantime, is in the business of doing both.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2025
As result, the NEA is now in the business of funding patriotism, according to several Chicago arts leaders.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Just like how our government shouldn’t be in the business of underwriting film festivals with millions of dollars in taxpayer money.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Porsche, in the meantime, is in the business of doing both.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025
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“In the business of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20business%20of. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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