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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The highlighted business is a past winner of a Community Choice Award, and this spotlight was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), using the business’s website, Yelp reviews and online map listings as sources.
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Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Renderings of the new pub were unveiled last August at a fundraiser to help the business rebuild.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the business constitutes unlicensed gambling and that Kalshi conducts this business in Michigan without the licensing approval of the Michigan Gaming Control Board in violation of the LSBA.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
These networks foster inclusive environments, provide career development opportunities, and share critical cultural insights that support the business.
—Sona Khosla, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Renderings of the new pub were unveiled last August at a fundraiser to help the business rebuild.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit alleges the business constitutes unlicensed gambling and that Kalshi conducts this business in Michigan without the licensing approval of the Michigan Gaming Control Board in violation of the LSBA.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
These networks foster inclusive environments, provide career development opportunities, and share critical cultural insights that support the business.
—Sona Khosla, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
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“The business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20business. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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