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[biz-nis] / ˈbɪz nɪs /






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“You now have to size your business, the way you operate, and your investments, in a way that you can compete at lower levels of volume,” Baumbick said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Football management can be a horribly stressful business that can put years on you.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The people who have other investors spend more time explaining what they’re doing than working on their business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

And when working in New York, I’d always want to conquer certain things for the business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

“I get that he’s selfish, but most of the things he does, like the business, he does for Jonah and me. So we can do things together.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

President Catherine Tan-Gillespie said that beverages are a critical part of the decades-old chain’s work to make its menu more contemporary and boost franchisees’ businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Harris-Dawson proposed that as much as 40% of contract spending by LA28 go to businesses based in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said: "Those who have broken, attacked the prefectures as well as businesses, looted even our town halls, will be prosecuted and punished."

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The president has also unveiled debt relief for small businesses, new university grants and measures to ease fuel costs, while proposing free weekend public transport.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Wait, this kid created businesses related to school regulations? That’s pretty clever,” Stephen’s dad says, nodding.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya


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