bustled
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“They want safety, and I understand that,” he said, as waiters bustled past with plates of yogurt-marinated mutton and chicken kebabs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Inside, the staff spoke imperfect English, but all wore smiles on their faces as they bustled around the establishment, tending to their customers.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
On a Ganzhou street dubbed "Rare Earth Avenue", construction workers bustled to complete a sprawling new headquarters for one of those giants, China Rare Earth Group.
From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025
Military personnel bustled in and out, appearing to bring in supplies and fuel the plane.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
I threw down my backpack at the front door and looked on as Dad bustled past me, holding a few pins between his lips.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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