Business-like

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of businesslike. alt-of, alternative

    "Mr. Meadows was a short square man, with a business-like walk, a steady eye, a leathery, unvarying complexion."

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arrangedbanausicbreadwinningcommercialearnestearnest

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"Mr. Meadows was a short square man, with a business-like walk, a steady eye, a leathery, unvarying complexion."

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