Examples of biz in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Subscriber figures have been a coin of the realm in the streaming biz for years, serving as a key signpost of a platform’s growth and overall health. Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024 Well, that gets complicated, said his wife, whose father was in the insurance biz — hence the ample policy Esposito had at the time. Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024 Bennett and Sinatra built a deep friendship over their years in the biz and performed together several times. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024 So, this is an appreciation post for the best sibs in the biz. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024 Forbes Business Development Council is an invitation-only community for sales and biz dev executives. Anna Jankowska, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Kevin Bacon is remembering his big start in the biz: as one of Jason’s victims in Friday the 13th. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 Scholastic is boosting its entertainment biz: The kids media and publishing company announced a $186 million deal to acquire full economic interest in 9 Story Media Group, a leading children’s content producer and distributor. Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Mar. 2024 Yes the actor had a lot to be grateful for — he was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Rustin — but he’s naturally got some of the best skin in the biz. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biz was in 1861

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“Biz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biz. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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