businesslike

Example Sentences

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He could help by pushing for a more businesslike approach, relying more on AI, less on fragile humans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"The pretexts used to justify such actions are untenable. Ideological hostility has triumphed over businesslike pragmatism," it added.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

The early portion of practice open to reporters Monday evening reflected a subdued, businesslike vibe in which the most pep came over loudspeakers with the playing of Elvis’ “Viva Las Vegas.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2025

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

From BBC • May 27, 2025

Though on a psychological level his manner was almost painfully intimate, superficially it was businesslike and cold.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt