businesswoman
Americannoun
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businesswomen
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noun
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Origin of businesswoman
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Hittner’s decision came down on the same day Parton, the 80-year-old legendary songwriter, actor and businesswoman, died following a brief battle with cancer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
She was also a savvy businesswoman who wasn't afraid to make tough decisions.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The family did not give a cause of death, but the singer-songwriter -- also an actress, philanthropist and powerful businesswoman -- had spoken about her recent ill health.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Parton was a successful and shrewd businesswoman, and in 2022 was listed by Forbes as one of America's richest self-made women, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Baachan wanted Hanako to return to America one day far in the future and become a businesswoman, and she would need to know math to add up all her money.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
He told viewers the trend had grown "because Kris Jenner is one of the hardest working businesswomen in the US, and Chinese people really respect hard work".
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
It retooled its diversity program, One Million Black Women, a multibillion-dollar commitment to invest in Black businesswomen and nonprofit leaders, including removing references to race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
It’s true: Other than “The Family Stone,” most Christmas movies are about dads, kids, perennially single, big city businesswomen who must return home to save the family ranch, or genderless Grinchfolk.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2025
Attorneys for the “Kardashians” reality stars and businesswomen sued the “One Wish” singer Wednesday for defamation and false light publicity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
Social workers, businesswomen, and librarians were to wear blue; artists, actresses, and musicians were to wear rose; and so forth; so that the marchers would form a kaleidoscope of color and professions.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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