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 tax proposal is generally supported by the business community seeking to contain or lower the cost of living and doing business in Massachusetts.
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
As Hollywood adapts to the technology — particular corners of the business running towards it, others away — a smattering of creatives have begun to go public with their time in the world of Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF).
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Despite the public sentiment, the business community had shifted from resistance to somewhat wary engagement.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Increasingly unpredictable weather and unstable purchase prices have brought uncertainty to the business in recent years.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2026
As Hollywood adapts to the technology — particular corners of the business running towards it, others away — a smattering of creatives have begun to go public with their time in the world of Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF).
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Despite the public sentiment, the business community had shifted from resistance to somewhat wary engagement.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Increasingly unpredictable weather and unstable purchase prices have brought uncertainty to the business in recent years.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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 1 Jul. 2026.
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