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bustle

[buhs-uhl] / ˈbʌs əl /




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Thankfully, despite having more eyes on her, Seyfried discovered how she could calm her OCD symptoms, one of which involved setting up a full-time residence far away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

The temple grounds are filled with trees and the bustle of the city feels far away.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Informal street sellers would bustle nearby to catch passing trade.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Kemp would provide left-arm angle and Gibson, who only recently returned to bowling after a back stress fracture of her own, some bustle.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

The palace floors below bustle with moving bodies.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

On a Tuesday in December, the New Jersey warehouse bustles with workers preparing to list clothes, bags and accessories for sale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

A street market in a Buenos Aires working-class neighborhood bustles with desperate Argentines who have taken to hawking their belongings to make ends meet as the economy sputters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025

The bustles underpin the distinctive chemise à la reine that was popularized by fashion icon Marie Antoinette, with its cloud of white ruffles around a low neckline, sashed at the waist.

From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2025

The nurse bustles over and grimaces at Werner.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

On a recent afternoon, volunteers bustled around the museum wheeling carts of jaws and vertebrae carefully organized by species.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026

“They want safety, and I understand that,” he said, as waiters bustled past with plates of yogurt-marinated mutton and chicken kebabs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

Inside, the staff spoke imperfect English, but all wore smiles on their faces as they bustled around the establishment, tending to their customers.

From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2026

On a Ganzhou street dubbed "Rare Earth Avenue", construction workers bustled to complete a sprawling new headquarters for one of those giants, China Rare Earth Group.

From Barron's ● Dec. 21, 2025

So you can imagine that there was a good deal of pushing and shoving as they hustled and bustled down the passage, trying to keep up with the swift little figure in front of them.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

As the city has continued to grow, it has earned a reputation for its distinct brand of laid-back luxury, offering residents a bustling culture, mild weather, and a reasonably-priced cost of living.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

There was no sign of its bustling market, the local Uttargaya School was in ruins, the houses swept away, and school buses were turned over.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Banks reaped the rewards of SpaceX’s historic initial public offering, while market volatility kept trading floors bustling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The bustling little town was also a hub for gold, silver and copper mining camps.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

They each took an oar and paddled out to join the bustling traffic on one of the main canals.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat


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