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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

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

Around the corner from Anna's house, a couple of children were playing on a swing, looking in disbelief at all the bustle in their neighbourhood.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

He heard sounds all around them and thought them to be the sounds of Village: soft laughter, quiet conversation, and the bustle of daily work and happy lives.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry

The “underwater city” of a barrier reef bustles with activity, with vibrantly patterned fish darting busily between corals and sea sponges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 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

"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

She bustles about, uprooting dead plants and weeds, and mulching new life into the tired dirt.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

“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

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

"The belief in Ekrem Imamoglu and in democracy will make the protests bigger and stronger," he told us at his party headquarters in Istanbul, as visitors, staff and advisors bustled in and out.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025

Maids bustled from door to door, carrying bed linens.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

"In short, he speaks straight. We really love him," 23-year-old Or Nahman told AFP in Jerusalem's bustling Mahane Yehuda market, where a huge banner bearing Ben Gvir's face hangs over shop stalls.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

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

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

There’s two of them bustling around with their kits and machines and equipment.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila