businessman

Example Sentences

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He is now more likely to be seen dining with European diplomats who see him as an important power player, said a U.S. businessman who runs in the same circles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

As part of the transaction, Raiffeisen intends to sell Addiko’s subsidiaries in Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro to Alta Pay—a shareholder linked to Serbian businessman Davor Macura.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

They argued in court that both men had abused their government positions and contacts to favour businessman Victor de Aldama, who has already admitted his role in the vast and complex affair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

In California’s 2018 governor’s race, Trump’s endorsement of Republican businessman John Cox helped cement him as the GOP frontrunner and led to his second place finish in the primary election.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“People were playing Tanzanian music and dancing, and one businessman came and ordered chicken and beer for everybody,” she said.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie