mean business
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“You were conducting town business during that time or something personal?” the man asked the mayor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
When the Olympics come to town, business travel shuts down.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025
Since we aren’t in charge of town business in Thetford, we aren’t overly concerned about Nathan Maxwell.
From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2021
“These suites are used to accommodate out of town business associates and family guests,” he wrote.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2018
Well, then, you got to pay attention to town business when it is put before you.
From The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul by Day, Holman
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