Example Sentences

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Really though, you are only busying yourself and putting off the inevitable trek back home for a few more minutes.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

Murdoch was also busying himself growing his operations in the US, where he gained a foothold in 1976 with US tabloid the New York Post.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2023

As a 28-year-old, “I should be busying my days with travel and thinking about my next tattoo,” Ingram wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2023

Eastern time when Vande Hei, Shkaplerov and Dubrov could be seen busying themselves with procedures that needed to be completed before the hatch could be sealed.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022

“She’s so tall,” says Gat, busying himself with boxes of tea, jasmine and English Breakfast and so on.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart