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bustling

[buhs-ling] / ˈbʌs lɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
humming
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STRONG
ADJECTIVE
hustling
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The seaport was bustling, the food exquisite, the Moldovan wine plentiful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

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

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

Servers in traditional red clothing were seen bustling between colourfully adorned tables, where attendees dined on dishes including Beijing roast duck, pork buns and tiramisu.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The men led Marti into a room bustling with other Russian agents.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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