order of business
noun phrase
: a matter which must be dealt with : task
The budget was the first order of business at the committee meeting.
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In his first order of business, Golding was tasked with leading the Rebels into action in arguably the biggest sporting event in the state’s history.
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The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
That was the first order of business.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Main order of business right now is seeing how bad Pat’s injury is.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
At this time of year, my first order of business is turkey and dressing, not necessarily in that order.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
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The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
That was the first order of business.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Main order of business right now is seeing how bad Pat’s injury is.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
At this time of year, my first order of business is turkey and dressing, not necessarily in that order.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for order of business
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“Order of business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/order%20of%20business. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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