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bustle

[buhs-uhl] / ˈbʌs əl /




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I know it’s time for a spring refresh when the bustle of holiday and winter cooking starts to linger.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

It’s hard for us to feel isolated amid the city’s bustle of humanity that we find invigorating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The proud east Londoner first dabbled in DIY when he swapped the hustle and bustle of the capital for the peace and quiet of Ipswich, which he and his family now call home.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The sun is warm, the breeze is cool and the peaceful bustle feeds the atmosphere at Canyon Coffee.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The doors slid open for us, and the steady bustle of the city streets gave way to the squeak of gurney wheels and the impatient chattering of waiting people.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon