I said simply, for I wished this encounter to be upon business alone.

I am here, in a way, upon business of the family.

I told him that I had come up upon business.

Each refers to a range of events, activities and trends that impact upon business.

The Dutch put an emphasis upon political, business, and civic skills.

Glumdalclitch had locked me up in her closet, while she went somewhere upon business, or a visit.

I fear that a complete answer will need to wait upon current business.

Then he turned and rode away upon business of his own.

"I cannot say at present; depends entirely upon business, you understand."

Also in rain are there a greater number of w'wendaa about, rather than out upon business of their own.