get the business
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That means many of those newbie councillors are now navigating so-called hung councils, where parties with little in common often work together to get the business of local government done.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
He talks about it like a startup: “I wanted to get the business to 10x where it started,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2024
“I get the business side of it,” Lewis told The Associated Press this week.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
Not only did lunch and dinner crowds seem to thin out, but the government aid that helped get the business through past surges was no longer available.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2022
"I am sorry, Ned. I never meant to frighten the girl. It seemed best to bring her here and get the business done with quickly."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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