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bustling

[buhs-ling] / ˈbʌs lɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
humming
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STRONG
ADJECTIVE
hustling
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In bustling Mong Kok there was Luck Win, known for its generous discounts, and Greenfield, with its packed floor-to-ceiling shelves.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

There are so few cars in Cuba's capital that it is possible to cross the Malecon, the once bustling seafront promenade, without looking.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Delta has been growing in the bustling tech hub and is now the second-largest carrier there after Southwest.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

On the sidewalk in front of the bustling restaurant, the Wong family had set up a table selling Heart’s-branded T-shirts, with all proceeds going to the Wongs’ retirement fund.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Mama, though, was bustling about the kitchen, packing and repacking her items for the market.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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