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bustle

[buhs-uhl] / ˈbʌs əl /




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But in the capital Porto-Novo, turnout for Sunday's vote ranged from 20 to 40 percent at some polling stations, while life in economic capital Cotonou was largely back to its usual bustle by Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The result is both intense and deeply relaxing — a perfect reset after the constant energy and bustle of Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 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 reflected bustle of the city, its buses and buildings, represents her effort to reorient herself a year after her arrival in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Below, in the cells, corridors, and cages under the innocently raked sand, all was purposeful bustle and organized activity.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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