busy

Example Sentences

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Blackwell said she has seen cats who have been habituated to harness wearing seemingly very happy to explore mountain ranges, but has also seen clearly unhappy cats being walked on busy streets with heavy traffic.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In fact, the effects on lung function close to the Salton Sea have been greater than what studies find in urban California communities near busy roadways.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While these systems have enabled global connectivity, they are running into growing challenges such as crowded radio frequencies, signal interference in busy indoor environments, and increasing energy demands as more devices come online.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

But at the time, everyone was busy trying to save their own families.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The other officer nodded in response, busy examining his fingernails, but I couldn’t help but flush at the compliment.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse