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They were so busy working that they only ate simple meals.

She was busy finishing her project.

In another firm the workers were constantly complaining about the malfunctioning heating system, but the owners was too busy or too mean to do anything about it.

Oh, yes, that's our busiest time.

As I discovered in college, when my hands are busy, my mind stays focused on the here and now.

It was sometimes so crowded that it was difficult to walk along the streets, especially through busy markets.

I've had the idea for some time that Jack Green's been busy stirring things up in connection with the latest wage claim.

The busy streets in Paris were uneven and caked in thick mud, but there was always a breathtaking sight to see in the shop windows of Patisserie de la Rue de la Paix.

Wealthy parents are concerned about their children's mental health and busy schedules.

It is the busiest shopping day of the year.

Unfortunately,many American universities seem awfully busy protecting their brand name and not nearly busy enough protecting the pursuit of knowledge.

It would all be innocent enough—20 minutes of busy work—except it comes attached to a personal essay.

Partly because we are so busy communicating.

We will be busy receiving and sending messages

He is too busy to accept more responsibility.

From now on, when someone asks you how your life is, try responding with words like "exciting" and "fun", instead of the culture norm that says "busy".

I found myself filling my time up with endless work meetings and social events, rushing along as busy as a bee.

I was hoping I could have a moment of your time if you're not too busy.

Maria Sibylla Merian, like many European women of the 17th century, stayed busy managing a household and rearing children.

Once purchased and trained, this would allow the casual user to save money and time, freeing up precious space in our busy lives to read a good book.

So I started practicing the various practical steps mentioned by the author in the book, and began to revolt against the very idea of being too busy.

The big questions are which, if any, of the large traditional retailers will still be on the scene in a decade or two because they have successfully reinvented themselves, which new players will operate busy stores on Main Streets and maybe even in shoppi

Then, one day, I came across a book, called In Praise of Slowness, and realized that being busy is not only detrimental, but also has the danger of turning life into an endless race.

Thus, by telling others that we are busy and working all the time, we are implicitly suggesting that we are sought after, which enhances our perceived status.

And that will be a busy weekend.

As busy people, we are always looking for ways to save time and make our lives easier.

Charles darwin, over 150 years ago, imagined a world far busier, noisier and more intimate (親密的) than the world we can see and hear.

Excuse yourself and let the person know you're busy so they can get the hint than when the door is closed, you're not to be disturbed.

For busy librarians and educators, finding instructions for projects, activities, sports, and games that children and teens will find interesting is a constant challenge, this guide is a time-saving, one-stop....

Heath, you seem to be busy every day.

However, life can be great when you are not busy finding fault with it.

I hate it when she calls me at work—I'm always too busy to carry on a conversation with her.

If you are already making the time to exercise, it is good indeed! with such busy lives, it can be hard to try and find the time to work out.

If you're busy, don't feel bad about saying no.

It's much easier to excuse yourself to get back to your work than if you try to get someone out of your space even after explaining how busy you are.

Minutes after the last movie ended yesterday at the plaza theater, employees were busy sweeping up popcorns and gathering coke cups.

My local supermarket is always busy.

My/his/the grandfather is still busy doing meaningful things.

The move, imitating a similar structure in far eastern cities such as Hong Kong, is designed to increase the number of people using long escalators at the busiest times.

There can be a busy executive who fights to keep to his schedule.

This is why there is a saying that if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it.

This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is been the people who want to improve their lives are left confused by all of the conflicting information.

Tom had to turn down the invitation to the party last weekend because he was too busy.

Walking will be banned on escalators as part of a trail designed to reduce congestion at some of the country's busiest stations.

Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams.

You're probably just as busy as the next guy.

But as companies continue their attempts at personalised medicine, the courts will remain rather busy.

Imagine you are pouring your heart out to someone and they are just busy on their phone, and if you ask for their attention you get the response "I can multitask".

That everyone's too busy these days is a cliche.

To combat the trap of putting a premium on being busy, Cal Newport, author of Deep work: Rules for Focused Success in a distracted World, recommends building a habit of "deep work"—the ability to focus without distraction.