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businessperson

[biz-nis-pur-suhn] / ˈbɪz nɪsˌpɜr sən /


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"In a lot of ways, he is just another businessperson asserting his rights," Ghosh said.

From BBC May 18, 2026

When butcher Asser Levy died in Colonial New York, he had gone from penniless immigrant to successful businessperson by meeting the booming city’s food needs.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

“My bet is that an opportunistic businessperson saw a trend, bought tons of capybara products from Chinese suppliers for very cheap and is selling them for a big profit.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 16, 2026

I didn’t want to have to become a businessperson, but that is what — without a sugar daddy or a trust fund, and outside the confines of academia — being an artist does to you.

From Salon Nov. 12, 2024

His main rival appeared to be Moise Katumbi, the former governor of Katanga province and a millionaire businessperson whose campaign in 2018 was thwarted by the previous regime of former President Joseph Kabila.

From Seattle Times Dec. 19, 2023

One Hong Kong is populated by bankers and financial services professionals, real estate developers and property owners, and businesspersons whose primary pursuit is trade with mainland China.

From Washington Post Sep. 5, 2021

"India's diplomatic establishment needs to formulate a policy that deals with the concerns of Indians abroad - not just of diplomats but of sailors, businesspersons, fishermen and others," the report says.

From BBC Dec. 20, 2013

SF MusicTech founder Brian Zisk helps artists, businesspersons and technologists make connections and make deals.

From Forbes May 13, 2013

Every month, businesspersons at pretty much every company in America spend hours tracking down everything they've spent on meals and travel and then filling out reams of forms to get reimbursed.

From Slate May 24, 2011

This course is intended for the general public—students, businesspersons, librarians, teachers, writers, journalists—in fact anyone who needs to find information and communicate with others.

From Email 101 by Goodwin, John




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