order of business
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of order of business
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Given the inflation readings of late, investors are now assuming that rate hikes, not cuts, will be Warsh’s first order of business in 2026.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The first order of business: declaring my intentions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
Wolves will be preparing for life in the Championship this summer and their only order of business is the future of experienced right-back Matt Doherty, 34.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Under SERE, the first order of business is to survive, which includes prioritizing needs to minimize stress and calorie burn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
This might have all pinged loudly on Rowan and Citra’s radar, had the High Blade not immediately announced that the next order of business was the apprentices.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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