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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

I know it’s time for a spring refresh when the bustle of holiday and winter cooking starts to linger.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

It’s hard for us to feel isolated amid the city’s bustle of humanity that we find invigorating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The proud east Londoner first dabbled in DIY when he swapped the hustle and bustle of the capital for the peace and quiet of Ipswich, which he and his family now call home.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

We continue past all the bustle and back toward the quiet research labs.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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