in the business of

phrase

: to have (something) as one's job or purpose
A public library is in the business of providing information to the public.

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Between 2009 and 2012, prosecutors allege, CSNT agreed to lend up to $100 million to Boston Finance Group, a firm run by Govoni that was in the business of offering loans to other companies. — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 But Bethenny Media will also be in the business of other creators, too. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 The universe is not in the business of granting your wishes like some sort of terrifyingly arcane interdimensional Santa Claus, largely because the universe does not think about you, ever. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Falcon’s ‘myth’ SpaceX has been a changemaker in the business of launching commercial satellites for a decade now. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the business of

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“In the business of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20business%20of. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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