the business
noun
British slang
: a very good or impressive person or thing
Since he's won the tournament, he thinks he's the business.
You should see their new office. It's the business.
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Lockwood, while on duty, showed up two hours later at the business, went into an off-limits area and took it back, the affidavit states.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
He was even named to Fortune’s inaugural 100 Most Powerful People list, which is based on the size and health of the business, innovation, influence, trajectory, and impact.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
November was the business's biggest month to date at more than 3 billion contracts traded, signifying an approximately 20% increase from October.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
While the physical storefront will close, the owners said the business will continue its online presence and participation in hobby shows.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 17 Dec. 2025
He was even named to Fortune’s inaugural 100 Most Powerful People list, which is based on the size and health of the business, innovation, influence, trajectory, and impact.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
November was the business's biggest month to date at more than 3 billion contracts traded, signifying an approximately 20% increase from October.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
While the physical storefront will close, the owners said the business will continue its online presence and participation in hobby shows.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the business
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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