Sentence examples for businesslike practices from inspiring English sources

"It told us to adopt best businesslike practices, but nobody said what these were".

Erich von Stroheim's more dramatic encounters with producers such as Irving Thalberg further encouraged this businesslike attitude, which led to the practice of quickly typing directors as either workmanlike or difficult.

"Mariel is still businesslike when it comes to competition and practice.

There was the rasping, businesslike radio talk from the tower to the cadets practicing night flying under the southern sky.

During batting practice Monday, Girardi drifted over next to Jeter, and they spent a few minutes in businesslike conversation.

SERVICE -- Businesslike.

Service: Competent and businesslike.

The exchange was businesslike.

Her air was businesslike.

I keep them businesslike".

"Businesslike," said another.