unfinished business
noun
: something that a person needs to deal with or work on : something that has not yet been done, dealt with, or completed
You and I still have some unfinished business together.
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On March 1, Venus will station retrograde in Aries, presenting you with a passionate supercut of your relationships — expect the return of an ex or an old flame stirring up unfinished business.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
There’s still some unfinished business in New Jersey.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
With the finale ending mid-fight between Whitney and Lisa, the reunion gives the wives a chance to resolve unfinished business.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Interim Kings coach Doug Christie is driven by a sense of unfinished business and his desire to bring an NBA championship to Sacramento.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
There’s still some unfinished business in New Jersey.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
With the finale ending mid-fight between Whitney and Lisa, the reunion gives the wives a chance to resolve unfinished business.
—Britina Cheng, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Interim Kings coach Doug Christie is driven by a sense of unfinished business and his desire to bring an NBA championship to Sacramento.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfinished business
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“Unfinished business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfinished%20business. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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