bustled

Example Sentences

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Everyone hustled and bustled against one another, all moving in different directions.

From Literature

The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.

From Barron's

After the dishes were washed and put away, Pa and I sat on the porch in silence, until Aunt Pretty bustled out to join us.

From Literature

Residents chatted in the halls; the receptionist yammered on the phone; nurses and aides bustled about.

From Literature

The bridge crossing also bustled with journalists who had come from all over the world to cover the biggest international news event so far this year.

From Barron's