business day
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of business day
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Musk has said that his filing delay was inadvertent and that he submitted his disclosure on the business day after his wealth manager consulted legal counsel about potential filing requirements.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
The RBI said Friday that dealers should ensure their net open rupee positions in the onshore deliverable market is capped at $100 million at the end of each business day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Economists forecast 6.8 million job openings on the last business day of February, 100,000 fewer than in January.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
On this last business day of the month, he set a goal of closing 30 car purchases for the clients who had hired his firm as their professional negotiator.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
He has a list with him of the people he has to call before the business day is over: Call rental office.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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