businesspeople
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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The danger is that an inflexible rule would deter successful businesspeople from seeking office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“It’s been very difficult because we are filmmakers by vocation, but we are businesspeople by necessity,” said Arturo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Also, Trump administration officials and businesspeople have met with other members of the Castro family, such as Raul Castro's grandson, Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Names like Hugh Hefner, James B. Duke and Adolphus Busch are widely known but are rarely if ever suggested for our pool of great American entrepreneurs and businesspeople.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
I said he had some influence with the Korean businesspeople in the community, that he believed in fairness in pay and hard work, but that he could only do so much.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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