She became the first female member of the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association, an organization founded by her uncle.

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However, he has the backing of Istanbul's leading businessmen and industrialists and at least for now of the ever-powerful generals.

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In Brussels competition regulators face intense lobbying from businessmen, industrialists and many governments demanding that aid and merger rules be eased, to help European champions withstand global competition.

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