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bustling

[buhs-ling] / ˈbʌs lɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
humming
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Antonyms
STRONG
ADJECTIVE
hustling
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Servers in traditional red clothing were seen bustling between colourfully adorned tables, where attendees dined on dishes including Beijing roast duck, pork buns and tiramisu.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Debbie Tapper, who's lived around Walsall her whole life, recalls a bustling market that used to stretch the length of the High Street as she gestures sadly to the shops and stalls that remain.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

At the bustling charging station in Beijing's Miyun District, 43-year-old truck driver Wang told AFP how his job had changed since he started driving an electric model last year.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

By late morning, the campus was already bustling, with strong turnout expected for appearances by author T.C.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

By the time the Jazz Age marched in, the Hill was a bustling neighborhood full of music, theaters, gambling halls, and families.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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