busily

Example Sentences

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While Mr. Page’s Titus naturally dominates the play, he has a formidable foe in Ms. Faridany’s busily scheming Tamora.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At seven o'clock on a Monday morning, a village paperboy is busily doing his rounds, his high-vis vest and yellow bag standing out against a grey blanket of fog.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

On Wednesday, residents of Cebu's most-affected areas were busily cleaning up streets that had been rivers less than 24 hours earlier.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

They managed to win the last presidential election and form a majority in the legislature and are now busily enacting their agenda.

From Salon • May 5, 2025

She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith