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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The crucial truth is that banks are in the business of carefully matching the wealth of savers with credible individuals, businesses and governments in need of savings.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Toyoda is in the business of raising questions to provoke, not to resolve.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025
Parallels exist in the business of sports, particularly within unions.
—George Atallah, Sportico.com, 31 July 2025
Started to support underserved entrepreneurs, the New Voices Foundation remains in the business of community, helping entrepreneurs continue to build community with each other, key stakeholders, and our Foundation staff virtually and in-person.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 29 July 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Toyoda is in the business of raising questions to provoke, not to resolve.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 Aug. 2025
Parallels exist in the business of sports, particularly within unions.
—George Atallah, Sportico.com, 31 July 2025
Started to support underserved entrepreneurs, the New Voices Foundation remains in the business of community, helping entrepreneurs continue to build community with each other, key stakeholders, and our Foundation staff virtually and in-person.
—Essence Staff, Essence, 29 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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