order of business
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of order of business
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
His first order of business: reframing the party’s messaging.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
The next order of business was his outfit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
The first order of business: declaring my intentions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
My first order of business is to not finish the meatballs.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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