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
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
The bridge crossing also bustled with journalists who had come from all over the world to cover the biggest international news event so far this year.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Miss Lacey bustled toward me, her arms laden with bathing slippers, accessories, and my suits.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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