give the business
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And it would give the business more of a hedge for economic downturns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Bookbugs and Dragon Tales in Norwich wanted to raise £15,000 to give the business "breathing space" and to do more outreach work with children.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2022
“Any time you blur the lines on what is already a tricky process to navigate, it’s going to give the business community some degree of heartburn.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2018
Some Bedminster residents are hoping that the presidential visits will give the business community a boost.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2017
I had either to give the business over and lose caste with Maea, or light up, take my chance, and get through the thing the smartest I was able.
From Island Nights' Entertainments by Stevenson, Robert Louis
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