in the business of

idiom

: to have (something) as one's job or purpose

A public library is in the business of providing information to the public.

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Recent Examples on the Web Cohn and fellow long-serving ESPN anchor Hannah Storm spoke to Variety about the Worldwide Leader’s role in creating a bigger platform for women’s collegiate and professional leagues and teams, as well as for women in the business of sports. —

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024 Waffle House isn’t in the business of frying things, and instead relies on its trusty griddles and waffle irons. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024 Opponents also question whether states should be permitted to interfere in the business of other states. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024 Buddy Guy, still in the business of playing the Legend Buddy Guy. —

Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the business of

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