had bustled
- past perfect of bustle.
Example Sentences
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Before leaving Washington, the President had bustled pleasantly through an unusual list of social engagements.
From Time Magazine Archive
Even the Argentines, who had bustled in 37-strong, handing out Peronista tracts, wisely decided to string along with him.
From Time Magazine Archive
Pudgy Henry Kaiser, by his own testimony before the committee, had bustled into Washington with a hatful of ideas.
From Time Magazine Archive
Meanwhile M. Flandin had bustled to Paris for the weekend.
From Time Magazine Archive
Madam Pomfrey, who had bustled off to her office, returned holding a small bottle of some purple potion and a goblet.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
