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.

Examples of the business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Academics at the American Economic Association say the main cause was the country’s early investment in the knowledge economy, with tech going on to dominate the business world after the dotcom bubble. Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 May 2024 Proceedings usually start at 9:30 a.m. and run through the business day. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 Understand what issues are authentic to the business yet are focused enough to make an impact. Tom Davidson, Fortune, 7 May 2024 Essentially, the tool is made up of a series of resources and learning opportunities to help the business owners scale their ventures. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 May 2024 This approach helps mitigate doubts and showcases the business’s potential for growth. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024 Adam Minter is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the business of sports. Adam Minter, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2024 New threads of the business have been built up over time. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024 Its ties to the community proved strong during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when regulars and locals kept the business alive. Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024

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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 12 May. 2024.

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