business language
Example Sentences
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In 1977, passage of Bill 101 made French Quebec's everyday business language, and obligated children of immigrants to attend elementary and high school in French, leading to the departure of many English speakers.
From Reuters ● May 27, 2022
“English is the premier business language of today, and The FT has a 127-year history of excellent reporting in this language,” he wrote.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2015
English has become the global business language mostly in the last 30 years.
From Forbes ● Oct. 6, 2014
"The unwritten language Englasian really is threatening to supplant English as the business language of Asia."
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2010
Opposition is becoming a frequent substitute for competition in business language; it implies that the competitor is an opponent and hinderer.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
