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Now schools have greater freedom to run their own affairs but with that entry into the marketplace came a greater responsibility to be businesslike.
THE DEBATE: Headteacher is a managing director in all but name
It found that LP had not been operated in a businesslike manner, because no books, records or financial statements had been offered as evidence.
Limited partnership's absence of profit motive affirmed
Thus, as we have reported, there is a need for a comprehensive, integrated transformation strategy for real property that will focus on some of the underlying causes that contribute to these problems, such as competing stakeholder interests in real property decisions; various legal and budget related disincentives to businesslike outcomes; inadequate capital planning and the lack of governmentwide focus on real property issues.
Federal Real Property: Executive and Legislative Actions Needed to Address Long-standing and Complex Problems
He moves smoothly from the deep, melodious voice of the senator to his ex-wife's businesslike tone to the senator's surly son.
A Murder at Ford's Theatre
He insisted on a brisk, businesslike meeting in the office.
Records speculation
The new design is more colorful and more businesslike overall.
TOP PRODUCER
Like her teacher and director Alwin Nikolais, Beal's work is never just one view: it is humorous and poignant, it is mysterious and apparent, it is businesslike and deeply spiritual, it is madcap and meaningful.
Tandy's Back
But the brisk, businesslike missions of these women aren't so far removed from the single-minded, sensual pursuits of the male figures in "Dirty Windows.
MERRY ALPERN
The male anchors are well-dressed and businesslike, while the women are anything but.
PUBLIC FORUM
No loans were made to nonfamily members, and the family loans were not managed in a businesslike way.
Lessons of Thompson and Kimbell
The model looks positively businesslike in her pinstripe blouse which struggles to cover her pneumatic boobs.
Viva!: What is she wearing?
Eventually, their initially businesslike relationship develops into a loving one.
Cross my Heart

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