adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
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The postwar years saw recurrent crises, and resolutions to be more businesslike and to cut losses.
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The Republicans were a much more businesslike group.
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It was so much more businesslike to spread out needlework or write letters sitting at a table.
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The telephone, therefore, saves time and gives you the opportunity to be more businesslike , if that is appropriate.
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C&I group chairman Edward Smethurst said it aimed to become more businesslike .
very
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The Wedding Present are very businesslike .
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But you can be very businesslike , downright cold.
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The Yamaha bass looks very good, too, and feels very businesslike .
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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As a lawyer, you have to be controlled and businesslike at all times.
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Gates gave a brief, businesslike explanation of his plans for the company.
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Ted was friendly but businesslike and very much in charge.
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The representatives were serious businesslike diplomats who disliked small talk.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Eden began his premiership in a businesslike fashion even though he had decided on an instant election.
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Every session is different - some sessions race by, others drag, some are quite businesslike , others get very emotional.
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I suppose that made it sound more businesslike .
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If any employee is sinking on the job, you need to respond in a businesslike way.
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The businesslike appearance carries through the office.
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The Republicans were a much more businesslike group.
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There are times when you have to make your plays in a businesslike manner.
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We got all the relevant information, but it was delivered in a businesslike manner.