bustled
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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“Abstract Body” delves into the corseted, bustled shapes women were subjected to in centuries past, while “Reclaimed Body” acknowledges wild new imperatives that reject inherited standards and mock the idea of one body type.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Inside, the staff spoke imperfect English, but all wore smiles on their faces as they bustled around the establishment, tending to their customers.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
There's an eerie silence in areas that once bustled with tourist activity.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
The revelers promenaded in pairs, women in bustled ball gowns in bright candy colors, men in frock coats with waxed mustaches.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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