There was a sudden bustle of action and the sergeant reappeared, half dragging a burly citizen of Uri who was still a little dazed by the sergeant's efficient means of argument.

Around him there was a sudden bustle of consternation.

The passenger and freight doors opened with a hiss of compressed air and there was a sudden bustle of activity as the loading and unloading process got underway.

There was a sudden bustle and commotion at the door of the printshop, with a confused shouting that rose even over the sound of the fire.

Then she realized that her uncharacteristic annoyance was a reaction to the sudden bustle, noise, and proximity of so many people after the last few years of quiet.

Greasy black smoke rose straight into the pale sky from her single stack, and her hull seemed to be painted the same greasy black, Through his glasses, Nick saw the sudden bustle of activity on her bridge as Warlock burst into view.

A sudden bustle of activity: an usher rushes down the aisle, followed by a couple who slink into the two vacant seats.