order of business
noun phrase
: a matter which must be dealt with : task
The budget was the first order of business at the committee meeting.
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At this time of year, my first order of business is turkey and dressing, not necessarily in that order.
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Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
Her first order of business was to shed a few pounds.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Grijalva sworn in, securing Epstein vote In his first order of business, Johnson swore in Arizona Democratic congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
For those returning to the office for most of the week (or those who are just looking to revamp their current Monday-to-Friday edit), work pants with maximum functionality and versatility are the first order of business.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025
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Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
Her first order of business was to shed a few pounds.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Grijalva sworn in, securing Epstein vote In his first order of business, Johnson swore in Arizona Democratic congresswoman Adelita Grijalva.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
For those returning to the office for most of the week (or those who are just looking to revamp their current Monday-to-Friday edit), work pants with maximum functionality and versatility are the first order of business.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for order of business
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“Order of business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20of%20business. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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