busy

Example Sentences

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At a Karur textile factory, busy with workers attaching labels to caps and ironing cloth bags, AFP saw eight people wearing head cameras and smart glasses supplied by Objectways.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

She was a bit too busy to play MsMojo, I guess, this time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In between jobs, Walker said he spent his time golfing and trying to keep busy around the house and focused on landing a job.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The weeks before the summer holidays were always busy, she said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It kept us both busy, and feeling useful too, and that was so important.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo