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bustling

[buhs-ling] / ˈbʌs lɪŋ /








ADJECTIVE
humming
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STRONG
ADJECTIVE
hustling
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Once bustling with businesses, the place is "practically a ghost town, there's hardly anyone left," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The bustling food hall brings together cuisines from around the world under one roof, so you can indulge in a variety of deliciousness.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Her gaggle of friends comes bustling over and shuffles in behind her.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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