businessman

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"I wasn't sure that it was going to be open. But when I came over, it was a miracle" said the US-Egyptian businessman, who makes a pilgrimage to Jerusalem from Miami every year.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

They argued in court that both men had abused their government positions and contacts to favour businessman Victor de Aldama, who has already admitted his role in the vast and complex affair.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Richardson said the building, originally a 'Swiss Cottage' came about after the whole site was bought by "a Liverpool businessman named John Astley Marsden".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Though there’s no proof the survey ever reached Trump, the president eventually threw his support behind the San Diego County businessman, lifting him past Allen in the primary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Yates was supposed to be a businessman living in New York City but in reality was as much a fiction as Campbell.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson