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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Lesson 1: Get a good map After flying into Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport, my first order of business was to locate a map.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Patnaik argues that the government’s first order of business is to collect comprehensive data on AI’s impact so at least policymakers have an up-to-date snapshot of what's happening in the labor market.
—Gary Rivlin, Time, 4 June 2025
Wedding season is officially here, and our first order of business is stocking up on summer wedding guest dresses that suit a variety of attires and venue locations — and most importantly, don’t go over budget.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 May 2025
His first order of business, after taking a few tentative steps, is exacting revenge on the men ultimately responsible for his injuries.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Patnaik argues that the government’s first order of business is to collect comprehensive data on AI’s impact so at least policymakers have an up-to-date snapshot of what's happening in the labor market.
—Gary Rivlin, Time, 4 June 2025
Wedding season is officially here, and our first order of business is stocking up on summer wedding guest dresses that suit a variety of attires and venue locations — and most importantly, don’t go over budget.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 11 May 2025
His first order of business, after taking a few tentative steps, is exacting revenge on the men ultimately responsible for his injuries.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Mar. 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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