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businesswoman

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Definition of businesswoman

as in businessman

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Recent Examples of businesswoman The $1 billion institution in Exposition Park near his alma mater the University of Southern California has become a life's work for him and his wife and co-founder, businesswoman Mellody Hobson. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Hobson, a high-profile Black businesswoman who inspired Vanessa Williams’ role as Courtney Paige in The Good Wife, is the co-CEO of asset management firm Ariel Investments. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Fans are still mourning the death of Dolly – a country music superstar, businesswoman, philanthropist and visionary. — Gayle King, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 British businesswoman Susan Langley, who took office last November, has turned one of the city’s official Rolls-Royce limousines into an EV. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for businesswoman

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The identity of the consignor of Princess Diana’s dress has not been revealed, but it’s understood to be a Scottish businessman.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
More recently, Frasers Group acquired the loss-making Harvey Nichols out of administration in August, gaining control of the 193-year-old luxury department store chain from Hong Kong businessman Dickson Poon.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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The previous Le Carl Gustaf hotel, owned by entrepreneur Jacques Laurent, went into decline before Hurricane Irma and was slated to be rebuilt as apartments, but locals said no way.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The Indian entrepreneur, investor and author has signed in all areas.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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