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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Police said the business where the shooting happened has four buildings and more than 200 employees, some of whom witnessed the shooting.
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Crunchyroll increasingly views the business through a wider ecosystem encompassing theatrical releases, merchandise, gaming, live events and online communities.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Dreesen’s leadership was instrumental in transforming the business of stand-up.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Since joining Link, Gosden and Halper have played key roles in building the business, strengthening client relationships and helping establish the company’s operational foundation, according to Link Management Managing Directors Alex Dochter and Brooke Meister.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Crunchyroll increasingly views the business through a wider ecosystem encompassing theatrical releases, merchandise, gaming, live events and online communities.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
Dreesen’s leadership was instrumental in transforming the business of stand-up.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Since joining Link, Gosden and Halper have played key roles in building the business, strengthening client relationships and helping establish the company’s operational foundation, according to Link Management Managing Directors Alex Dochter and Brooke Meister.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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