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or business people
also businesspersons
or business persons
as in businessmen
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For its candidates in each of Hungary's 106 individual voting constituencies, Tisza has largely drawn on political neophytes locally active as entrepreneurs, doctors, economists, educators and other professionals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The free casual morning event is designed to bring together local business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders for a relaxed and engaging networking experience, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, declining sales meant Sabri received only about 35% in rent due from retailers – a loss of more than $400,000, according to his company.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The new Tide evo tiles are now available at all major retailers nationwide.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trade-in buyers with negative equity financed $11,164 more than the typical new car buyer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Walmart's site serves as a marketplace where many sellers list their offerings.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Basant's return for three days in early February saw a more regulated version of the traditional spring festival — with strict rules for kite sellers, banned items for buyers and a set window for when kites were allowed in the sky.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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Home to 710 stores and vendors, mostly Somali retailers serving Somali patrons, the mall was plastered with anti-ICE posters due to daily raids, according to Sabri.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jackson launches the Wall Street Project, a challenge to corporate America to end the multibillion-dollar trade deficit with minority vendors and consumers.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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