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bustle

[buhs-uhl] / ˈbʌs əl /




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Tucked behind private gates, the architectural residence combines modern design with an abundance of outdoor space, offering a secluded escape from the bustle of Los Angeles.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Aides and family members bustle in and out of the space.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

But for some visitors, the hustle and bustle of the tourist destinations are all part of the attraction.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Informal street sellers would bustle nearby to catch passing trade.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

And all through the bustle and pep talks and swelling of the overture, my mind is stuck on Blue Blue Blue.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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

"It is about time," he says - momentarily stopping chopping fish as the kitchen behind bustles ahead of the lunchtime sittings.

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2024

Just bustles right into the kitchen, pulls out a box of spaghetti, and puts water on to boil.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

“Abstract Body” delves into the corseted, bustled shapes women were subjected to in centuries past, while “Reclaimed Body” acknowledges wild new imperatives that reject inherited standards and mock the idea of one body type.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 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

The door swung open and Perilee bustled inside, bringing a blast of cold air with her.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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

Yang, 91, lives on the outskirts of China's bustling capital Beijing.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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 German woman — forced to leave after her tourist visa expires — is gone and the bustling restaurant quiet again.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Not long after Ona arrived in Portsmouth, she was walking through the bustling seaport and shipbuilding center.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis


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