order of business
noun phrase
: a matter which must be dealt with : task
the budget was the first order of business at the committee meeting
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The first order of business was to bring in former Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek to replace Telesco as GM.
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
But Fatehi’s first order of business for 2025 was a collaboration with singer Jason Derulo.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 Jan. 2025
Staying Hydrated Staying hydrated is my first order of business!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
The first order of business in the House is to elect a speaker.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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Vincent Frank, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
But Fatehi’s first order of business for 2025 was a collaboration with singer Jason Derulo.
—Dianna Mazzone Singh, Allure, 20 Jan. 2025
Staying Hydrated Staying hydrated is my first order of business!
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
The first order of business in the House is to elect a speaker.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Order of business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20of%20business. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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