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busy

[biz-ee] / ˈbɪz i /




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They have also stressed greeting guests quickly, even during busy hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If you’re stopping by during a busy weekend, consider ordering ahead online to avoid missing out on popular items.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

She was a bit too busy to play MsMojo, I guess, this time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At a Karur textile factory, busy with workers attaching labels to caps and ironing cloth bags, AFP saw eight people wearing head cameras and smart glasses supplied by Objectways.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Peter was busy piling more wood on the fire.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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