order of business
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Wolves will be preparing for life in the Championship this summer and their only order of business is the future of experienced right-back Matt Doherty, 34.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
But Takaichi's first order of business will be obtaining approval for Japan's budget for the fiscal year beginning on April 1 after the process was delayed by the election.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
Myron Magnet, the magazine’s editor from 1994 through 2006, says he “hired Tony Daniels almost as the first order of business when I took over.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
His first order of business was to invite a veritable who’s who of local arts groups and events to call the venue home.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
I stressed that a mutually agreed-upon cease-fire to end hostilities ought to be the first order of business, for without that, no business could be conducted.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
