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were buzzing
  • past progressive of buzz.

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"We were buzzing at that point," said his dad.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, the corridors of the presidential palace in Brasília were buzzing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Crypto bulls were buzzing with anticipation that several major Wall Street firms would win approval this week to launch exchange-traded funds investing in solana, a lesser-known cryptocurrency.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

She said the members of the group were "buzzing" to be nominated.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Two hornets were buzzing against the glass roof.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus