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Examples
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“Gentlemen—how about a nice civilized game of croquet while the ladies conduct their business?” asks Mr. Delaney.
Pies & Prejudice Heather Vogel Frederick 2010
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"If Indra Nooyi can run Pepsico, If ICICI and UBS can be run by women, why not a family business?" asks Parimal Merchant, professor, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research.
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“How do we not take our eye off our core business?” he asked.
Fortune’s Fool Fred Goodman 2010
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“How do we not take our eye off our core business?” he asked.
Fortune’s Fool Fred Goodman 2010
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“What kind of business?” asked a skeptical al-Adel.
Vince Flynn Collectors’ Edition #2 Vince Flynn 2010
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“Did you come on any particular business?” she asked finally.
A Wicked Gentleman Jane Feather 2007
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“I kept wondering, how did we get into the prison business?” said one source who worked in the CTC.
State of War James Risen 2006
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“What business?” she cried, her fingers tightening.
My Devilish Scotsman Jen Holling 2005
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“What kind of business?” she asked, her eyes narrowed suspiciously.
That’s Amore Carol Grace 2003
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“How long have you been in the security business?” she asked.
Sharp Edges Jayne Ann Krentz 1998
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