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bustling

[buhs-ling] / ˈbʌs lɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
humming
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STRONG
ADJECTIVE
hustling
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And while a trip to a bustling, multi-screened pub remains a popular choice, there are more unusual settings in which to get your football fix.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In 2013, the company collaborated with Yuval Sharon’s avant-garde opera company, the Industry, on a performance piece called “Invisible Cities” that took place throughout downtown’s bustling Union Station.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

One of these days, you’ll meet a friend at the airport and they’ll see you enjoying your glass of champagne in first class when they’re bustling their way into steerage.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The famished whales are increasingly seeking food in the San Francisco Bay, a bustling shipping area, making them vulnerable to vessel traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Slamming the door, Ma kept moving, bustling around the room, moving this and that, ranting to herself.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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