businesses

Example Sentences

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Thousands of Kenyan commuters have been stranded and businesses paralysed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against recent increases in the cost fuel.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Hollinrake called the remarks "yet another distraction... at a time when families and businesses want the government focused on the cost of living, the economy, public services and Britain's defence".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Some might argue that certain businesses would suffer getting mail fewer days a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“In addition, this project will help strengthen our regional and state electric grid capacity and prevent the kinds of rolling blackouts that we’ve seen in past years and that have negatively impacted businesses and residents.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

She started the Housewives’ League to help support Negro businesses.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson