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is bustling

  • present progressive of bustle (3rd person singular).

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The House of Pies, a Los Feliz institution, is bustling on a chilly January morning.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

Although she is particularly excited to display paintings by Alec Egan, depicting the trauma of the Palisades fire, she is glad that the fair is bustling and joyous.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 27, 2026

His Croydon store, with a colourful Christmas aisle, is bustling on a weekend visit with queues for the tills as shoppers stock up on mouthwash, washing up liquid, sweets and batteries.

From BBC Nov. 20, 2025

These days, when the local development bulldozer is bustling 24/7, the “it” can be most anywhere.

From Seattle Times Feb. 1, 2024

Ms. Rochambeau is bustling about up in front, in charge of the whole thing.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden