in the business of
idiom
: 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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James Allen, after all, is in the business of tailoring jewelry to you and your desires.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The Yankees should be in the business of acquiring the best possible talent, and Tucker is that player this offseason.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Once considered superficial next to financial advice and tax planning, services for health and wellness, family and kids, and travel and self-improvement are becoming core competencies in the business of advising and helping wealthy families.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Not in the business of hosting?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
The Yankees should be in the business of acquiring the best possible talent, and Tucker is that player this offseason.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Once considered superficial next to financial advice and tax planning, services for health and wellness, family and kids, and travel and self-improvement are becoming core competencies in the business of advising and helping wealthy families.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Not in the business of hosting?
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
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 15 Nov. 2025.
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