variants
or business people
also businesspersons
or business persons
as in businessmen
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Noun
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Her contempt for entrepreneurs extends to those who benefit from their products.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
9 May 2026 -
There are remote lodges opened by textile entrepreneurs (Norden Camp, on the Tibetan plateau) and residence-style hotels opened by lawyers (Villa Fayoum in Egypt).—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick is expected to be released on May 22 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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There are many ways to buy gold coins online, but a few retailers shine for customer service, affordable shipping and ease of use.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 May 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
Noun
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Department stores, and sellers of electronics and appliances, saw payrolls shrink.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Vangalis said the facility also benefits small-business sellers in Minnesota, as 60% of Amazon’s sales are from small and independent sellers.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Noun
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Besides those figures holding mufflers and tires, others were outfitted as cowboys, Indians, lumberjacks (often known as Paul Bunyans), astronauts, chefs, dentists, golfers, hot dog vendors, race-car drivers, pirates and service-station attendants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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