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busyness

[biz-ee-nis] / ˈbɪz i nɪs /


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The research on why people leave does not point to boredom or busyness.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

But the station's busyness and its security cameras gave her a greater sense of security, as did the constant presence of staff and police officers.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

Siad compared his recruiting efforts to fishing: “In This busyness I feel like fisherman some time I cache quick , some time no fish.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

Given his constant state of busyness, his studio is in a state of understandable clutter.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

If he was lonely before, he didn’t know it because the noise he kept up, the roaring, the busyness, protected him from knowing it.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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