Definition of BUSINESSPEOPLE

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The current government has replaced the coterie of civilian businesspeople and party loyalists who surrounded Mr. Mubarak with a regime dominated by the military. — Jared Malsin, WSJ, "Eight Years After Egypt’s Uprising, a New Autocrat Is Determined Not to Permit a Sequel," 25 Jan. 2019 But this common means of joining officialdom was not possible for a merchant’s son; businesspeople were regarded as dishonest elements of society, and their sons were not eligible for taking the exam. — Yunte Huang, WSJ, "‘The Banished Immortal’ Review: ‘Heaven Begot a Talent Like Me’," 11 Jan. 2019 Certainly, the media will push against it, because businesspeople see things in more black and white. — Fox News, "Kennedy: Kavanaugh is firm that allegation didn't happen," 18 Sep. 2018 Knollenberg, who owns a restaurant, also questioned why utilities that have to replace equipment should get a break on their personal property taxes when small businesspeople like him don't. — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, "The next big corporate tax cut? Senate panel OKs big break for utilities," 5 June 2018 The Cuban government has been building a 3G network in cities across the island and some tourists, Cuban government officials and foreign businesspeople have had access to it for several years. — Andrea Rodriguez, The Seattle Times, "Cuba to begin full internet access for mobile phones," 5 Dec. 2018 All major opposition parties are calling for Rajoy to step down after courts ruled that the governing Popular Party profited from a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme involving businesspeople and former party members. — Fox News, "Embattled Spanish PM to face no-confidence vote this week," 28 May 2018 At the bar, musicians play live music, while locals and businesspeople have wine, cocktails, and (surprisingly delicious) tapas. — Lindsay Silberman, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Safari in Kenya: A Beginner's Guide," 14 Nov. 2018 Sure enough, the sprinkling of royal fairy dust helped Quinn to being voted British Emerging Talent Womenswear of the year by a panel of 2,000 international editors, buyers, and industry businesspeople. — Sarah Mower, Vogue, "Meghan Markle, Kate Moss, Richard Quinn, and More From Inside the 2018 Fashion Awards," 11 Dec. 2018

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