teemed

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The 18th century teemed with picaresque tales of comic misadventure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

As the state capital, Sacramento teemed with lobbyists, politicians, and a steady flow of money greasing deals over everything from water to redevelopment.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

Lori Greene’s land east of Charlotte has for 30 years teemed with trees planted to harvest longleaf pine needle straw.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024

At various times in its 500-year history, Ensenada has teemed with visitors from the United States.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

Old crates filled with fruits and vegetables were piled everywhere, and the place teemed with people, even at this hour.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick