busily

Example Sentences

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While Mr. Page’s Titus naturally dominates the play, he has a formidable foe in Ms. Faridany’s busily scheming Tamora.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At seven o'clock on a Monday morning, a village paperboy is busily doing his rounds, his high-vis vest and yellow bag standing out against a grey blanket of fog.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

On Wednesday, residents of Cebu's most-affected areas were busily cleaning up streets that had been rivers less than 24 hours earlier.

From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025

Stiller apologizes and silences his phone, which continues to vibrate busily on the table.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

Sitting at the table, busily mixing and measuring, was the man who had invited them in.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster