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business

[biz-nis] / ˈbɪz nɪs /






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Washington used to be a stodgier place where power followed clearer-cut roles: politicians, lobbyists, consultants, business executives and journalists all kept in their lanes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Planet's business model is similar to others in the industry.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

After nearly 100 years in business, IBM’s software and hardware are entrenched “across the most critical points of the world’s largest, most complex IT infrastructures.”

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

By aiming to serve only those clients who bring in a certain amount of money, the firms are better able to project business costs and expenses — and maintain profitability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Well,” Gingersnipes said, “for being in the business of souls, you sure seem to care a lot about your body.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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