The man was busy eating, and apparently did not notice Clipper's action.

He glanced around him; the other men seated nearby were busy eating.

And the third time they had taken their herd across in safety, because the grendel was busy eating.

There was not much conversation for the feasters were too busy eating and drinking.

Anyway, she wanted to look over while he was busy eating.

There's no point in disturbing them while they're busy eating.

Most everyone else is busy eating and drinking, usually in immoderation.

They were too busy eating, talking, and reading the papers.

They were too busy eating and looking about nervously, waiting for something terrible to happen that would end the handouts.

Our landing party circled a group that was busy eating.