businesspeople
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
More elite Chinese youths, businesspeople and scientists are gravitating back home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Elite Chinese youths, businesspeople and scientists are increasingly returning home as the U.S.’s allure fades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Co-owner Ranjit Mathrani says generals, civil servants and businesspeople who had links with India first came here, along with expatriate Indians.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 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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