bustled
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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On a recent afternoon, volunteers bustled around the museum wheeling carts of jaws and vertebrae carefully organized by species.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Where trading once bustled until late morning, activity now faded by 8am.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Foshan’s luxury furniture expo center, called the Louvre, bustled with international buyers on a recent weekday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 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
When Hermione had bustled off to check on the Polyjuice Potion again, Ron turned to Harry with a doom-laden expression.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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