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busily

[biz-uh-lee] / ˈbɪz ə li /


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Behind the bar, yeast busily converted sugars into alcohol inside giant stainless steel fermentation tanks.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

It is a roasting hot Saturday in Skegness and 15-year-old Maisy is busily serving and clearing tables at the Seafood Cafe close to the seafront.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

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

A solid opening date has not yet been announced, but the $400-million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at the California Science Center in Exposition Park is busily preparing for liftoff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

The next two weeks passed more busily than any time of Lyra’s life so far.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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