Sentence examples for businesslike intent from inspiring English sources

They arrived by plane and by cruise ship, laden with meteorological and camera equipment, their mood a mixture of businesslike intent and deep yearning.

Villa spent the first 10 minutes bemused by the movement and interchangeability of Chelsea's three-quarter line of Oscar, Willian and Eden Hazard as the visitors opened the game with businesslike intent, moving the ball around purposefully and always appearing to have a spare man.

On the other hand, if your ­pursuit is a legitimate business (as opposed to a hobby) you can deduct all of your reasonable and necessary business ­expenses; a winery or a brewery can qualify as a business even if it’s enjoyable so long as you operate it in a businesslike fashion with the intent of making a profit.

SERVICE -- Businesslike.

Her air was businesslike.

I keep them businesslike".

THE STAFF Businesslike.

All very businesslike.

Thin, businesslike: no twinkling.

SERVICE Efficient and businesslike.

It sounds very businesslike.