business person

Example Sentences

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“If you want to be a good business person, you figure it out. I used to be more relaxed about this,” said the 55-year-old, who refuels every other day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“I don’t know that I could have prepared myself for what a shrewd business person you have to be to making a living out of this.”

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

“I told her when she put all those flags out there that as a business person, it’s probably not the best idea — because some flags trigger people,” Stuhr said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

What was the hardest lesson you've had to learn in being a startup business person?

From Salon • May 13, 2023

"I'm so glad I'm not a business person, then."

From Mrs. Day's Daughters by Mann, Mary E.