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
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
“The first order of business is intervention and workover services, getting more barrels out of the wells that are already there,” Miller said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
His first order of business was to invite a veritable who’s who of local arts groups and events to call the venue home.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
His speech was often interrupted by members of the Domination faction demanding that the President stop this lunatic, turn him out, and get on with the order of business.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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