bustle

In a whitewashed basement in a village south of Kabul, a dozen young women bustle about, stirring cauldrons of bubbling cherries and plums, and sticking labels on glass jam jars.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

They bustle through the doors after the long journey, sometimes bedecked in Route 66 merchandise, and sometimes buying Mel’s own brand of Route 66 merch while there.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

The jokester revealed that he initially came across the pad when he was living in the hustle and bustle of New York City and wanted a peaceful getaway.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026

But in the capital Porto-Novo, turnout for Sunday's vote ranged from 20 to 40 percent at some polling stations, while life in economic capital Cotonou was largely back to its usual bustle by Monday.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

Safely away from the bustle of the dock, in the shade of a large tamarind tree, a clearing marked the site for Gupta’s new house.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

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

Mr. Fiennes’s Dr. Henry Guthrie bustles from door to door, looking in at every bakery and pub to ask the working lads whether any of them can sing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025

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

A nurse bustles in with a bag of blood, and before the door shuts behind her, I slip through it.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

Where trading once bustled until late morning, activity now faded by 8am.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Foshan’s luxury furniture expo center, called the Louvre, bustled with international buyers on a recent weekday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 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

The bridge crossing also bustled with journalists who had come from all over the world to cover the biggest international news event so far this year.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

It was a relief when she bustled out of the shelter.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

There are so few cars in Cuba's capital that it is possible to cross the Malecon, the once bustling seafront promenade, without looking.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Delta has been growing in the bustling tech hub and is now the second-largest carrier there after Southwest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

There, I met Dan, an affable middle-aged fellow with gray tufts of hair, who was bustling around with a vacuum.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

On the sidewalk in front of the bustling restaurant, the Wong family had set up a table selling Heart’s-branded T-shirts, with all proceeds going to the Wongs’ retirement fund.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

In this bustling, modern city, Maria now lived independently as an artist and businesswoman.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman