Their managers have become more businesslike, and are aggressively seeking the benefits of corporate sponsors.

He still looked wan and tired, but now he had become businesslike, as if Malone's questions were going to need more attention.

The ship's soft voice changed, became more businesslike.

He shook the big curling head and his voice was becoming brusque and businesslike.

Dean became businesslike and assisted the Jesuit boys with their baggage.

He saw how close she was to tears, and became brisk and businesslike.

Schellenberg put down his glass and became more businesslike.

Then he cleared his throat and became businesslike.

Vandam dropped his easy manner and became official and businesslike.

Along the way, he noticed that the U.S. wine industry was becoming more businesslike and less entrepreneurial.