order of business
Example Sentences
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His first order of business: reframing the party’s messaging.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Caldwell’s first order of business was a complete Wi-Fi network overhaul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 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
The first order of business: declaring my intentions.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026
First order of business in this room is easy: retrieve Valentina.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
