bustling

Example Sentences

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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

This bustling scene is one the EAC once hoped would cease to exist.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The problem: The bay is one of the world’s most bustling shipping areas, plied by ferries, oil tankers, cargo vessels and cruise liners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Once upon a time, Primm, Nev., had three bustling casino resorts, shiny gas stations, a roller coaster and Bonnie and Clyde’s “death car.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Mama, though, was bustling about the kitchen, packing and repacking her items for the market.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce