unfinished business
noun
: something that a person needs to deal with or work on : something that has not yet been done, dealt with, or completed
You and I still have some unfinished business together.
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Instead, a painful second-round NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa, lucrative NIL opportunities and unfinished business brought them back to Gainesville.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
However, before fully shifting her focus to championship gold, Cargill still had unfinished business with Naomi.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But Ohashi apparently has some unfinished business in the sport, as the 29-year-old athlete announced her return to elite gymnastics Tuesday on Instagram.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Personal feelings or unfinished business could surface, especially through your dreams, feelings of fatigue or the sudden urge to exit the group chat.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
However, before fully shifting her focus to championship gold, Cargill still had unfinished business with Naomi.
—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
But Ohashi apparently has some unfinished business in the sport, as the 29-year-old athlete announced her return to elite gymnastics Tuesday on Instagram.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Personal feelings or unfinished business could surface, especially through your dreams, feelings of fatigue or the sudden urge to exit the group chat.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfinished business
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“Unfinished business.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfinished%20business. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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