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bustle

[buhs-uhl] / ˈbʌs əl /




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The jokester revealed that he initially came across the pad when he was living in the hustle and bustle of New York City and wanted a peaceful getaway.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

But in the capital Porto-Novo, turnout for Sunday's vote ranged from 20 to 40 percent at some polling stations, while life in economic capital Cotonou was largely back to its usual bustle by Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

It's a style he developed in the hustle and bustle of his busy Bronx home.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The result is both intense and deeply relaxing — a perfect reset after the constant energy and bustle of Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The thin piping of bats, the careless crashing of a waddling skunk, the underground bustle of voles, the distant calls of owls—all these sounds told him he was not hunting alone.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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