bustling

Example Sentences

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The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving scooters, and crowds of coffee and beer drinkers sitting on low plastic stools.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

Tucked into a residential neighbourhood off of a bustling thoroughfare, the centre is flanked by single-family homes, schools, a park and places of worship.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The San Diego Islamic Center is typically a bustling crossroads, with kids in school, the faithful coming to pray and others simply taking part in cultural activity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In the bustling Arab town of Ramallah, everyone walked around carrying large mesh shopping bags.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye