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After Duane Roberts died at 88 in November, Riverside buzzed with questions over the fate of the hotel, prompting another Roberts family lawyer to offer public assurances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Volunteers handed out bottles of water, parasols and food packages to the tens of thousands of pilgrims as they made their way toward Mount Arafat, as helicopters buzzed overhead regularly.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But it was only by chance that I was by myself when my phone buzzed and displayed an on-screen message with some additional questions from the dog sitter I’d booked for our trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Flament was lying on a physio bed in Wasps' treatment room, only a handful of first-team appearances under his belt, when his phone buzzed.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Swarms of flies buzzed overhead, pulsating with anticipation.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda