had been bustling
- past perfect progressive of bustle.
Example Sentences
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When Graham returned to face the judge, the courtroom that had been bustling with eviction cases throughout the day was quiet and empty except for Taylor, the bailiff and the clerk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
On both the east and west coasts, beachside bars, boardwalks and piers that had been bustling with tourists a week ago were now a wasteland of muddy debris.
From New York Times ● Sep. 29, 2022
At the nearby Driftwood Cafe, co-owner Bud Hillman said the town had been bustling and in “full summertime mode” until the fire ignited and the roads closed last week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2021
The house party had been bustling with 50 or more people early Sunday, Hughes said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2011
All the day before he had been bustling about among his parishioners, aiding them with his counsel, and assisting them in their preparations.
From The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire by Reid, Mayne
