busily

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The guides supporting the agreement have launched a re-vote for Dec. 15-17, and both sides have spent recent weeks busily lobbying guides perceived as uncommitted.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

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

They managed to win the last presidential election and form a majority in the legislature and are now busily enacting their agenda.

From Salon • May 5, 2025

Mrs. Sharpe was busily pushing around the pieces.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett