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busyness

[biz-ee-nis] / ˈbɪz i nɪs /


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In the age of busyness, it’s easy to worry that even a moment wasted could transform into a pile of stress, and money lost.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026

The research on why people leave does not point to boredom or busyness.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

But the station's busyness and its security cameras gave her a greater sense of security, as did the constant presence of staff and police officers.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Siad compared his recruiting efforts to fishing: “In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick , some time no fish.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

Lily walks out of the pantry and leans against the counter, her own busyness suddenly gone out of her.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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