mean business
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Drones and anti-drones mean business for a host of defense startups and established players.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
The 27-year-old Dutchman delivered an all-action performance, contributing a goal and an assist, as City showed they mean business by thrashing Wolves at Molineux.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025
Nearly a week after taking the keys to the battered media company, Ellison and his top executives met with reporters at the Paramount Pictures lot Wednesday to show that they mean business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
"Adrian is a racer and one of the most competitive people I have ever met. He quickly understood what we are trying to achieve. We mean business - and so does he."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
I glare to let her know I mean business.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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