order of business
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of order of business
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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
The NBA regular season ended Sunday and the first order of business for teams that fell short of making the playoffs was to evaluate their head coach.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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
But Takaichi's first order of business will be obtaining approval for Japan's budget for the fiscal year beginning on April 1 after the process was delayed by the election.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
There was one more order of business before Luma could wrap up her day.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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