bustling

bus·tling | \ ˈbəs-liŋ

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, ˈbə-sə- \

Definition of bustling

: full of lively activity : busily astir a bustling market bustling streets Commercial ships and recreational boats were serviced by a bustling marine industry. — AAG Abstracts

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Recent Examples on the Web History The city was once a bustling mill town, home to the largest cotton mill in the country. — BostonGlobe.com, "Five reasons to visit Biddeford, Maine - The Boston Globe," 14 Oct. 2019 Begin in London and enjoy Belmond's modern take on high-tea (curated by Adam Handling), a visit to the V&A, and spend nights at the theater or exploring the city's bustling nightlife scene. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Inside London's Chicest New Hotel—and a One-Of-A-Kind Manor in Oxfordshire," 15 Nov. 2019 Those improvements are just a few that have been in the works for years by campus and county leaders to make the bustling area outside campus a safe place for pedestrians to roam. — Tess Sheets, orlandosentinel.com, "With pedestrian safety plan 2 years from finish, serious crashes continue near UCF campus," 14 Nov. 2019 In the title role of the bustling busybody Dolly Levi, Carolee Carmello has a singing voice that’s almost too good for this obstreperous character, which (at least when Carol Channing played her) is known for her nasal whine. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Review: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ an old-fashioned hoot at The Bushnell," 13 Nov. 2019 Come this June, however, visitors will encounter a jarring sight amid the bustling park: a tall grove of spindly dead cedar trees. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "A ‘Ghost Forest’ Destroyed by Hurricane Sandy Will Be Resurrected in New York," 13 Nov. 2019 In a bustling city, all sorts of things can happen, and tour guides must be prepared to handle anything that comes their way, especially the fickle New England weather. — BostonGlobe.com, "even as locals pass by without a glance.," 12 Nov. 2019 Jenna Bush Hager‘s peaceful Long Island, New York, home is a world away from her bustling life as a Today show cohost in New York City. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "See Inside Jenna Bush Hager's Cozy Long Island Cottage — Plus, Why It Reminds Her of Texas," 1 Nov. 2019 The restaurant is being built in Seoul’s Hongdae neighborhood, a bustling area known for fancy bars and nightclubs. — Washington Post, "North Korean-themed restaurant in Seoul removes Kim images," 16 Sep. 2019

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“Bustling.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bustling. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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