seem busy
Frequency: 6.813.5 per million words
To give the impression of being occupied.
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- He always seems busy with his projects, even on weekends.
- She seemed busy when I saw her at the library, so I didn't interrupt.
- The developers seem busy trying to meet the deadline.
- Even when he has nothing to do, he manages to seem busy.
- Does the new manager seem busy to you, or is she just well-organized?
- You've seemed busy all week; is everything okay?
- The office always seems busy right before a major holiday.
- He didn't seem busy, so I approached him with my question.
- Although they seem busy, they always make time for family.
- It might seem busy in here, but we have everything under control.