businesslike

Example Sentences

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Ms. Thompson’s Jacki is at first businesslike, but her warmth toward Nick and her dismay at his plight are revealed when she, too, addresses us directly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The senior Ukrainian source told AFP that the tone of rhetoric between the White House and Kyiv was now "very businesslike."

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

No crowns or robes, with the King looking businesslike in a suit.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

The operation they describe was efficient and businesslike.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024

It was very well for us sitting comfortably watching through the window while the heavy businesslike flakes settled with every intention of remaining.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck