busily

Example Sentences

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Norwegian CEO Bernt Børnich says NEO is very useful in his own home, busily hoovering and tidying up after his family, which he says is "a mix" of autonomous action and human-operated.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

In the Mideast, the authors are eager for Washington to get on with its long-delayed pullback, even though the president is engaged with the region as he busily searches for peace deals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

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

The boys sealed their agreement with a glance and fell busily to work.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw