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bustle

[buhs-uhl] / ˈbʌs əl /




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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

The result is both intense and deeply relaxing — a perfect reset after the constant energy and bustle of Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

But despite the bustle in this West Sussex Asda, the chain has been losing ground to rivals at an alarming rate.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

My father was in the meantime overjoyed, and, in the bustle of preparation, only recognised in the melancholy of his niece the diffidence of a bride.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley




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