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businesswoman

[biz-nis-woom-uhn] / ˈbɪz nɪsˌwʊm ən /


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"No one flew into a rage, because after all, this is due to natural disaster," the businesswoman, who had to reschedule her flight to Tuesday, told AFP Sunday.

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

Singer and businesswoman Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week, had a slew of projects in the pipeline including a biopic, documentary, avatar show, museum, travel stop for truckers, coffee brand and dog treats.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Hittner’s decision came down on the same day Parton, the 80-year-old legendary songwriter, actor and businesswoman, died following a brief battle with cancer.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

The family did not give a cause of death, but the singer-songwriter -- also an actress, philanthropist and powerful businesswoman -- had spoken about her recent ill health.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

I could be a businesswoman out jogging, I could be a bank manager, on her day off.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

It retooled its diversity program, One Million Black Women, a multibillion-dollar commitment to invest in Black businesswomen and nonprofit leaders, including removing references to race.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

It’s true: Other than “The Family Stone,” most Christmas movies are about dads, kids, perennially single, big city businesswomen who must return home to save the family ranch, or genderless Grinchfolk.

From Salon Dec. 3, 2025

Ms. Cruz-Rivas switched jobs to a limousine service, where her clientele of businesswomen and bachelorettes had no idea their upbeat driver slept in her car.

From New York Times Dec. 11, 2023

She went on to become one of the most successful businesswomen in the UK.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2023

Ahead of them, the woman leapt over piles of nets and slid, legs kicking, over the tops of wooden chests, squeezing between plump businesswomen and groups of confused travelers.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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