order of business
Example Sentences
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When the Tulane University freshman woke up on his birthday this August, his first order of business as a legal adult was opening a brokerage account and a high-yield savings account.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
His first order of business: reframing the party’s messaging.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Given the inflation readings of late, investors are now assuming that rate hikes, not cuts, will be Warsh’s first order of business in 2026.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
This might have all pinged loudly on Rowan and Citra’s radar, had the High Blade not immediately announced that the next order of business was the apprentices.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
