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 10 times where it started,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024
Sunday, but they were trying to get the business owner to end the party.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023
“I get the business side of it,” Lewis told The Associated Press this week.
From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2023
"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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